The Alicia Patterson Foundation has merged into the Fund for Investigative Journalism.

This site is now an archive. For active programs, grants, and fellowships, visit fij.org.

Larry Tye’s Book, Based on his Patterson Research, was Published by Henry Holt

Larry Tye’s book, based on his Patterson research, was published by Henry Holt. “Rising From the Rails: Pullman Porters and the Making of the Black Middle Class” also had book parties at several train stations, including those in Boston and Washington, which honored several of the porters who were interviewed.