Bay Curious: Oakland’s 16th Train Station Helped Build West Oakland and the Civil Rights Movement
Podcast |
The Bay
Publisher |
KQED
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Daily News
News
Politics
Publication Date |
Apr 29, 2022
Episode Duration |
00:22:12
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

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