How Long to Read Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters

How Long Does it Take to Read Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 33 minutes to read Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters by Robert L Allen

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters created a sea of change in labour and race relations in the US. For the first time in US history, a black labour union played a central role in shaping labor and civil rights policy. Based on interviews and archival research, this new book tells the story of the union and its charismatic leader C.L. Dellums, starting from the BSCP's origins as the first national union of black workers in 1925. In 1937, the BSCP made history when it compelled one of the largest US corporations - the Pullman Company - to recognize and negotiate a contract with a black workers' union. C. L. Dellums was a leading civil rights activist as well as a labor leader. In 1948, he was chosen to be the first West Coast Regional Director of the NAACP. This book is an inspiring testament to both him and the unions transformative impact on US society.

How long is Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters?

Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters by Robert L Allen is 152 pages long, and a total of 38,304 words.

This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 29 minutes to read Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters aloud.

What Reading Level is Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters?

Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters?

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