Simon Alexander Haley, my maternal grandfather, has had a big impact on my life, although I was too young to remember him.

When traveling light, it’s ideal to pack clothing that can serve multiple purposes. “In a private room in winter, the day’s long-sleeve undershirt and long underpants can act as pajamas at night,” ...

Treat yourself to an exclusive outing with the new luxury train experience in Europe. Along the way, you'll explore the ...

Rufus Estes served presidents, a princess, and world-famous musicians as a chef on Pullman cars before becoming one of the ...

L’observatoire By JR: a New Carriage Launches Aboard The venice Simplon-Orient-Express,​ a Belmond Train, Europe, From Spring 2025 ...

As rail trips rise in popularity among those who understand it's more about the journey than the destination, we look at the ...

Inside the B&O Railroad Museum, you'll find centuries' worth of railroad history. Much of it is also Black history.

Sometimes, dignity can come with something as simple as a name tag. In 1925, dignity came for the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car ...

Frustrated that the American Railway Union had refused to accept Black railway workers, which by 1925 had swelled to more that 10,000 porters, Randolph led a push to form the Brotherhood of Sleeping ...

A host of tributes across America recognize the achievements of pioneering Black union leader A. Philip Randolph — his ...

A century ago this year, on Aug. 25, 1925, 500 Pullman Co. railroad porters secretly gathered in New York City’s Harlem for a ...

There are numerous attractions in Chicago, including museums, architecture, parks, and iconic food that can keep visitors ...