On August 7, 1893, Black longshoremen in Galveston, Texas, went on strike to demand higher wages and better working conditions. This strike was significant because it represented one of the early labor movements in the United States that involved Black workers. They were protesting against the low wages and the dangerous working conditions they faced in the shipping industry, where most of the workforce was African American.

The strike in Galveston was part of a broader wave of labor activism, particularly in the South, where African American workers were often subjected to exploitation. This event highlighted the growing awareness of workers’ rights among Black laborers and their determination to fight for fair treatment and better conditions. The strike also marked an important moment in the history of both African American and labor rights in the U.S.