http://apri.org A. Philip Randolph Institute Thu, 28 Aug 2008 2:43:45 CDT en-us http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/2872 http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/2872 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:41:29 CDT The significance of voting rights and voter protection efforts cannot be overstated. Especially since 2000, the weaknesses in our election system have become obvious. Poor administration, limited resources, intimidation, manipulation and lack of voter education have become too common, particularly among communities with the greatest needs. Get Involved!! My Vote, My Right seeks to build a network of labor activists to get involved in voter protection activities. This network includes union... jojones@aflcio.org (Joshua Jones) http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/2871 http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/2871 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:51:16 CDT Do your stewards, union staff, union leaders know how to make their contracts inclusive of their lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender members? If not, your union needs to take the Pride At Work Union Certification Program! In five hours, P@W staff can teach you how to add non-discrimination language, domestic partner benefits, inclusive FMLA language, and transgender health benefits to your union contract. We come to you, and we offer it for free, For more information, contact Sandra... jojones@aflcio.org (Joshua Jones) http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/2757 http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/2757 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:38:52 CDT The Southern Arizona chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute on Friday honored 10 Tucsonans who have played a significant role in civil rights in Arizona. "There are so many outstanding people in our community that are black," said Vicki Marshall, an organizer for the event. "I'm proud of the longevity of these people." The institute uses the ideas of the civil rights and labor movements to promote or extend democracy to those traditionally disenfranchised or discouraged from... jojones@aflcio.org (Joshua Jones) http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/2391 http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/2391 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:31:18 CST This episode of the ColorsNW podcast features Cathy Allen, Angela Gilliam, Verlene Jones (APRI Seattle) Peter Masundire talking about Race Gender in the 2008 Presidential Elections. jojones@aflcio.org (Joshua Jones) http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/2188 http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/2188 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:30:24 CDT A. Philip Randolph was honored Monday, October 8, 2007, with a new portrait that tells of his lifelong struggle against injustice. The unveiling took place in the West Pullman Library on 119th Street, Chicago, Illinois. The portrait was done by Chicago artist Steve Musgrave. Click here to watch Video Click here to read Article jojones@aflcio.org (Joshua Jones) http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/2095 http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/2095 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:28:00 CDT APRI DC Youth Back-to-School Project The supplies will be given to Central High School in Prince George's County, Maryland on September 18th, 2007. The students names as shown on the picture from L to R are: Ashley Shelton, Patrice McMillan, Lyna Del Villar, Shenine Shelton, Bria Del Villa Keep up the good work!! jojones@aflcio.org (Joshua Jones) http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1943 http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1943 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:04:40 CDT The Miami-Dade APRI Chapter was present and in full force at the Rally For Jobs Freedom: 44th Anniversary of the March on Washington. Here are some pictures from the event. jojones@aflcio.org (Joshua Jones) http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1757 http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1757 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:53:29 CDT Here are pictures from the Miami-Dade APRI Chapter at the Town Hall meeting with Senator Joe Biden. The Candidate Forum will gave union families the opportunity to meet and ask Sen. Biden many questions. jojones@aflcio.org (Joshua Jones) http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1456 http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1456 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:50:21 CST The Northeast Regional Conference was held February 16-18, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Richard Womack Jr., APRI's Northeast Regional Director, organized a wonderful informative program for the conference. Many including Karen Ackerman, Political Director of the AFL-CIO, Foster Stringer of the American Federation of Teachers, Leslie Jackson of CWA and the APRI Youth Department gave presentations. On Saturday February 17, 2007 at our Luncheon State Senator Leanna Washington was our... jojones@aflcio.org (Joshua Jones) http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1407 http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1407 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:20:12 CST During the 2006 holidays, the Youth Department of the Greater Washington Chapter took on the project of providing 4 Thanksgiving Day baskets to local familes. The youth department, who participate fully in chapter act ivies, received monetary donations and all food was donated by the chapter members. Union familes of ATU Local 689, IBEW Local 26 and IBEW Local 1900 in the Prince George's Area where then presented with the baskets. The Greater Washington (DC) APRI Youth Department: Ashley... jojones@aflcio.org (Joshua Jones) http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1298 http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1298 Thu, 07 Dec 2006 11:06:45 CST DO YOU KNOW ANY BLACK MALES WHO ARE IN THEIR SENIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL AND WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE OUT OF STATE FOR FREE? The Call Me MISTER program is an effort to address the critical shortage of African American male teachers particularly among the State's lowest performing schools. Program participants are selected from among under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities. The project provides: Tuition assistance for admitted students pursuing... jojones@aflcio.org (Joshua Jones) http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1288 http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1288 Tue, 05 Dec 2006 10:53:18 CST APRI's Social Justice Forum Labor Lunch DVD Here is a snippet from the APRI 2006 National Educational Conference forum on social justice and labor lunch from August 19, 2006. The forum include celebrity panelist Joyce Ann Brown, Danny Glover Judge Greg Mathis. The labor lunch speaker is Rev. Herbert Nelson. The purchase the full length DVD call (202) 508-3714. jojones@aflcio.org (Joshua Jones) http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1214 http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1214 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 15:25:33 CDT APRI 2006 Youth Conference Project This video was directed produced by our 2006 APRI Youth Conference. Music in the video is performed by, two of the APRI 2006 Youth Conference attendees, Michael Lykes Isayah Hickson. We would also like to thank Wanda Shelton-Martin Catherine Browder-Martin, the 2006 Youth Coordinators. Hope you enjoy! 2007 APRI Youth Conference Video jojones@aflcio.org (Joshua Jones) http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1070 http://apri.org/ht/d/ViewBloggerThread/i/1070 Mon, 02 Oct 2006 10:28:45 CDT APRI National Educational Conference 2006 Pictures jojones@aflcio.org (Joshua Jones)