1941 Event Cole Porters musical "Let's Face It," premieres in New York City 1940 Event Cole Porters musical "Panama hattie," premieres in New York City 1937 Event Pullman Co formally recognizes Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters 1935 Event Cole Porters musical "Jubilee," premieres in New York City 1932 Event Cole Porters musical "Gay Divorcee," premieres in New York City 1926 Event A Philip Randolph organizes Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters 1925 Event Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters organizes (Harlem New York)