An Anthology of Respect:
The Pullman Porter National Historic Registry (1st ed.)

This unique book with the preface written by renowned historian Lerone Bennett and excerpts from Nikki Giovanni’s poem "Train Rides," is a unique compilation with chapters that make very interesting reading. The book contains a historic registry listing of African American railroad employees who worked for the railroad from the late 1800’s - 1969; combined with chapters highlighting the origin and method used to complete the book, a glimpse inside Chicago style politics, and an in depth look at the legendary legacy of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) labor union. The BSCP founded by A. Philip Randolph in 1925, was the first Black labor union in America chartered under the American Federation of Labor.

In addition to the book being an important educative contribution to an often overlooked component of America history; it can also serve as an aid to: genealogist, historians and most importantly descendants, and to all who are interested in research on what has become a growing area of interest. The publication of An Anthology Of Respect: The Pullman Porters National Historic Registry of African American Railroad Employees, represents a unique scholarly contribution to the fields of African American and American Labor History.

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