American Dream, 1966

Teamster contracts allowed many blacks to move into the middle class and realize the American dream. Herb Bailey (left), Secretary-Treasurer of Local 775 in Denver, congratulates Ferris Cassius, a longtime member of the union who opened his own business after 14 years as a driver for Yellow Cab Company. Rudy Cook (right), business representative for Local 775, points to the address of the new Cassius’ City Park Sundries. May 1966