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Bay Curious: Oakland’s 16th Train Station Helped Build West Oakland and the Civil Rights Movement
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Bay Curious: Oakland’s 16th Train Station Helped Build West Oakland and the Civil Rights Movement
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Apr 29, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Now a derelict building, the 16th street train station in West Oakland was once a thriving center of transportation during the golden age of rail travel in the 1900s when trains were the only way to get around. The station expanded the working-class Black community in Oakland, who migrated to live and work close to the station. It also played a crucial role in the creation and development of Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters — the first Black union in the country. This Bay Curious episode takes a deep dive into the rich history of the station.
This episode of Bay Curious first aired on Apr. 14, 2022.
Episode Transcript
This episode of Bay Curious first aired on Apr. 14, 2022.
Episode Transcript
Released:
Apr 29, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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