ODU Asst. Prof. Marvin T. Chiles explains the path ex- slaves took to become pullman porters, unionize, and gain middle class status. A documentary film on the porters will follow the talk. Free.
Presenter: Marvin T. Chiles, Assistant Professor for African American History, Old Dominion University
Photo Credit: Title: Pullman porter making up an upper berth aboard the "Capitol Limited," bound for Chicago, Illinois. Library of Congress
Kanopy Film:
"Miles of Smiles, Years of Struggle: The First African American Trade Union". Publication Date: 1989 | 59 min. |Director: Paul Wagner & Jack Santino | Studio: California Newsreel.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Entertainment | Celebration & Holiday |
Mon, Feb 03 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Feb 04 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Feb 05 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Feb 06 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Feb 07 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Feb 08 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Feb 09 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |