Honoring Black History
- Diverse Holliston
- Feb 28, 2024
- 1 min read
Edwina "Curlie" Justus, born in 1943, overcame racial and gender barriers to become the first African American woman locomotive engineer for Union Pacific Railroad in 1976. Despite facing discrimination and racial incidents, she excelled in her role, transporting various cargo for 22 years. Justus retired in 1998 and continues to reside in Omaha, leaving a lasting legacy in railroad history.
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