This year’s Web site is dedicated to the memory of Rosa Parks and Coretta Scott King.
Welcome to our Web site celebrating African-American Railroader Month.
Rosa Parks, known as the "mother of the civil rights movement" was one of the most important citizens of the 20th century. Mrs. Parks was a seamstress in Montgomery, Alabama when, in December of 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger. Mrs. Parks’ simple act of civil disobedience was a pivotal event in the civil rights movement. Because of Rosa Parks, today all Americans, whatever their background have a better opportunity to contribute their talents, skills and abilities in pursuit of their dreams.
Coretta Scott King, widow of slain civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr., spent much of her life supporting her husband’s work in the civil rights movement. She became an activist in her own right carrying messages of international peace and economic justice to organizations around the world and continued to work for equality, peace and economic justice for the rest of her life.
At Norfolk Southern, a primary purpose of our diversity initiative is to enhance the opportunities for all Thoroughbred team members to contribute their talents, skills, and abilities in pursuit of our vision to be the safest, most customer focused, and successful transportation company in the world.
As our diversity effort continues to mature you will see more activities and programs throughout the year and less focus on specific months to highlight achievements. Programs, activities, and diversity training are planned across our system. For example, the Diversity Council will visit various locations on each operating division over the next three years. Please plan to visit the Diversity Council when they come to your location to learn more.
Capitalizing on Diversity: A Critical Business Asset
- Rosa Parks
- Martin Luther King Jr. Center
- 2006 Calendar of Events
- Making America Stronger
- Celebrating Leadership
- Black History Facts
Railroads, Smithsonian Recognize Pullman Porters (article courtesy of AAR Insider Newsletter from the American Association of Railroads)