Black History Month 2025: Day 6 - African American Labor Leaders and Their Contributions to Economic Justice
Day 6 of #BHM2025 highlights the impactful contributions of A. Philip Randolph and Ella Baker in the fight for labor rights and civil rights. Randolph’s leadership in founding the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and Baker’s grassroots activism were instrumental in improving the lives of African American workers in the early 20th century.
Black History Month 2025: Day 3 - African American Labor Unions During Reconstruction
During Reconstruction, African American workers organized labor unions to fight for fair wages, better working conditions, and economic justice. Despite facing systemic oppression, these unions laid the foundation for future labor rights movements and civil rights activism.