As part of America's Black History Month, Seattle Times today reported that Railway Porters - historically a job filled by men of color - are being honored next week in Oakland as pioneers in civil rights. This vital part of the railway service industry broke barriers starting just after the Civil War, with many former slaves joining the railroads to tend to needs of passengers. The job came with newfound freedoms, but also its fair share of racism. Because of this, porters are being considered the lamplight to a movement that ensured rights to everyone, and ultimately ushered in our country's first Black President. The picture is of Nat Love, famous cowboy better known as "Deadwood Dick" and railway porter. Don't you just love history?
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