Historical Organization

Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters

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Racism đź“Ť United States

Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters

Also known as: BSCP

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Organization Timeline

Sleeping car porters organize an independent union

đź“… 25 August 1925

Porters formed the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters under A. Philip Randolph’s leadership. Organizing challenged poor conditions, company control, and racial inequality in employment. The union...