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George Pullman, the inventor of the popular train cars with semi-private quarters, hired former slaves because he found them to be perfect for serving and taking care of passengers' every need. The Train Car Porters were paid little but compared to other jobs open to African-Americans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a Porter saw the country, met celebrities, and was paid better than back-breaking jobs in the field where they essentially remained servants due to the power of the business and farm owners.
To answer your question, the most derogatory term used for the Porters was "George" for George Pullman, the inventor of the cars. It was commonplace for Blacks to be called by the name of their master prior to emancipation and the passing of the 13th Amendment.
The Porters turned out to be the fathers and grandfathers who saved money to put their children through college. Their travels and encounters with passengers resulted in their understanding of the importance of higher education. Some of the beneficiaries of their wise parents and grandparents were Thurgood Marshall and Dr. King.
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