The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, led by A. Philip Randolph and made up of porters employed by the Pullman Company, was the first Black-led union to secure a contract with a major U.S. company. Fighting low wages and harsh conditions, these men paved the way for labor and civil rights victories that reshaped America. Here’s a look back at one of their triumphant fights—that began in 1934—for better working conditions. #BlackHistoryMonth 🎥: WTTW News, Chicago Stories, 2001 | Ben Crump

In celebration of Black History Month, UTA Special Collections will have a mini-exhibit on display through Feb. 29, showcasing items in the collection relating to the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, founded in 1925 as the first African American labor union: https://arlingtontx.gov/news/my_arlington_t_x/news_stories/culture_buzz_brotherhood_of_sleeping_car_porters | City of Arlington, TX - City Hall