The Pullman Porters were more than men shining shoes, carrying bags, cleaning, and setting up the sleeping berth. These hardworking men were architects of the black middle class and were respected in the community. The Pullman Porters played a vital role in the Great Migration, helping transport the Chicago Defender newspaper to the south. The … Continued

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