African-American Railroader Month 2005

Making America Stronger: A Focus on Firsts

Norfolk Southern celebrates the achievements of pioneers in a number of fields during African-American Railroader Month in February.

In this special section of our Web site, you will find profiles of those who through their resolve and determination helped raise the bar of achievement for all people.

The contributions of these pioneers and others who have worked to promote diversity have made our company, our industry and our nation stronger.

Firsts in History

Education and Law
Government
Life Saving
Military
Railroad Industry
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Photos above: (left to right)
• Buffalo Soldier circa 1866
• George Washington Carver (educator and scientist)
• Bessie Coleman (first African-American woman aviator)
• Pullman Porters
• Tuskegee Airmen
• Gwendolyn Brooks (author and Pulitzer Prize winner)
• Thurgood Marshall (Supreme Court Justice)
• Dr. Mae Jemison (astronaut)
• Gen. Colin Powell


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