A. Philip Randolph: Legendary Union and Civil Rights Leader

A. Philip Randolph: Legendary Union and Civil Rights Leader

Not enough can be said of the impact of A. Philip Randolph on the American Labor Movement. When A Philip Randolph began his union life, several unions were closed to Black people, whether officially or unofficially. The Union Movement Randolph left behind was better and stronger because of him. “The essence of trade unionism is social uplift. Read More

Bayard Rustin: A Pennsylvania-born Champion of Human Rights

As members of the Commonwealth, we are so proud of Bayard Rustin, the legendary Champion of Human Rights for ALL PEOPLE. Born in West Chester PA, Rustin served as the first executive director of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, a thought leader in the civil rights movement, and As an openly gay Black man in the mid-20th century, Bayard Rustin never shied away from his authentic identity and his convictions. Read More

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