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Chicago Institution Commemorates 100 Years Since Founding Of Pullman Porters' Union
"It's so important to understand that the struggle is never, ever over," said Kenneth Webb.
August 22, 2025
A South Side Chicago institution is honoring a historic milestone.
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On Aug. 25, 1925, Pullman porters formed what would become a historic union representing train workers. A century later, the important story of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Union is taking on new life.
"It's so important to understand that the struggle is never, ever over," said Kenneth Webb.
