
Black Film History Month: 10,000 Men Name George
Feb 12, 2025
From: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Labor rights and civil rights intersect in this compelling historical drama about the Pullman porters' fight for workplace dignity. 10,000 Black Men Named George, screening on Wednesday, February 12, continues Barry University's Black History Month film series Labor of Love: Black Resistance Through Work & Art.
The film chronicles A. Philip Randolph's leadership of the Pullman porters' movement in the early 20th century, documenting their unprecedented organizing efforts amid racial discrimination. Through their story, the documentary examines how railroad workers challenged both economic inequality and racial prejudice, ultimately helping to establish one of the first Black labor unions in America.
This screening is the second installment in a three-part series exploring Black labor history and resistance. Each Wednesday evening presentation combines film screening with community dialogue, offering students and community members an opportunity to engage with pivotal moments in labor organizing.
Barry University presents this free screening in partnership with South Florida People of Color (SFPoC) at the Andreas Building, Room 111, on the Miami Shores campus.