Asa Philip Randolph Elementary School
Celebration - Birthday of A. Philip Randolph
Labor and Civil Rights Leader
Friday, April 14, 2017, 9 AM- 1:30 PM
A. Philip Randolph Elementary School
5320 Campbellton Road,
Atlanta, GA 30331
Asa Philip Randolph was the guiding light behind America’s nonviolent
movement in the 20th century. Asa Philip was an influential labor
organizer working to establish fair working conditions for blacks
throughout the country.
In 1925, Randolph was the first black labor leader to gain a contract with
a big company, The George Pullman Railroad Company in response to
the treatment of black workers.After 12 long years he won a contract for
better working conditions and salaries .
He is the only black civil rights leader earning Executive Orders from two
presidents, “Fair Employment Practices” and” Ending Discrimination in
the Armed Services.”
He organized protest against racial discrimination in America- including
the massive March On Washington for Jobs and Freedom and rally in the
nations Capitol 1963.
Join US!
Sponsors : Amalgamated Transit Union#732 Retiree ChapterPatricia Giles -Graphic
Communications- James Parker, Asa Philip Randolph Elementary School- L. Miley, Principal
Contact: Jean Davis- 404-753-6752 – [email protected]
Ejd- CWA-TNG Retiree /ATU#732 Honorary Member Retiree