MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM

Twin Tracks: African American Railroad Workers in the Twin Cities

Triumph and Tribulation on the Rails

How Black railroaders shaped Minnesota's past and future.

Project Details

This exhibit explores the complex legacy of African American railroad workers in Minnesota. Despite facing racism and exploitation, these workers became the backbone of the Black professional class, challenged discriminatory practices, and laid the groundwork for future generations.

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