Empowering Through Education
Knowledge is a powerful tool in the fight for social and economic justice, not just for our members but also our communities.
At the A. Philip Randolph Institute, our educational programs are designed to empower individuals with a deep understanding of their rights and the advocacy efforts necessary to effect change.
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Voting Rights
Get essential information on voting rights, ensuring you understand your power in the electoral process.
Labor Rights Training
Community Organizing
Help us with spreading the word about the fundamentals of community organizing to amplify efforts for social change and economic justice in your area.
What is APREF?
The A. Phillip Randolph Educational Fund (APREF) is a nonprofit C3 organization established to support the voter outreach activities and goals of the larger A. Phillip Randolph Institute, which serves as an outreach group to African Americans on behalf of the AFL-CIO and organized labor unions generally.
Political Activities:
While ostensibly an educational fund, large portions of the Fund’s income is spent on civic engagement outreach. Much of the funds earmarked for electioneering are funneled through local chapters of the APREF.
Overall, the APREF and the APRI are highly intertwined, sharing the same president, Clayola Brown.
Empowerment Through Education
Success Stories from Our Participants
"The program opened my eyes to my rights and gave me the tools to advocate for myself and my community. I never felt more empowered!"
Maria Johnson, Chicago, IL
"Thanks to the training I received, I was able to organize my coworkers and fight for better working conditions. It truly made a difference!"
James Smith, Atlanta, GA
"Participating in the APRI program changed my life. I now feel confident speaking up for my rights and those of others."
Linda Garcia, Los Angeles, CA
Enhance Your Advocacy Journey
At the A. Philip Randolph Institute, we are dedicated to fostering an understanding of social and economic justice, ensuring that every participant can make a meaningful impact in their community. Part of this is connecting participants to each other.
Explore Our Educational Offerings
We host an National Education Conference and our chapters offer conferences with a variety of programs throughout the country. From workshops on voting rights to discussions on labor rights, each conference is crafted to impart essential knowledge. When attending, you'll not only learn about activism, but also have fun while doing so!
P: (202) 508.3713
F: (202) 508.3711
albrown@apri.org
A. Philip Randolph Institute
815 Black Lives Matter Plaza, NW, 3rd floor
Washington, DC 20006