A. Philip Randolph Institute - Pittsburgh Chapter

A. Philip Randolph Institute - Pittsburgh Chapter The Pittsburgh A. Our Programs:

• Breaking the Chains of Poverty Program
A pre-apprenticeship Green Job-Training Program administered by the A.

Phillip Randolph Institute is a Non-Profit Organization that works to empower African-Americans and those who reside in underepresented and underserved communities while increasing our voice in the trade-union movement. Phillip Randolph Institute’s Pittsburgh Chapter and facilitated in partnership with United Steelworkers, Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, and GTECH Strategies. The goa

l is to promote living wage jobs and union membership for the minority community. In 2011 82 people were trained. 75% completed the program and 58% obtained employment.


• Voter Education Center (PA Black Votes Matter)
A multi-phased program consisting of the following:

A phone bank designed to share information with Southwestern PA residents about the new Voter ID legislation. Conduct surveys to determine issues important to residents in minority and underserved communities. Educate those residents of targeted communities about the need to register to vote, and participate in campaigns that result in increased voting percentages in minority communities in all elections. Canvass residents in targeted communities in an effort to increase voter turnout. Engage in efforts to impact public policy discussions and implementation of changes that affect the quality of life in working-class communities.

• After School Program Christmas Party
Pittsburgh APRI is in conjunction with the Allegheny County Labor Council, the Beverly Jewel Wall Lovelace After School Program, and the Housing Authority of the City Pittsburgh (HACP) holds an annual Christmas Party at the Ammons Recreation Center that serves over 200 children that live in public housing in the City of Pittsburgh each year. Toys and entertainment are provided for those children who otherwise might have a bleak holiday season.


• Centre Avenue YMCE Christmas Toy Giveaway
Pittsburgh APRI & The Allegheny County Labor Council donated 100 toys to the 2011 YMCA for its Tree of Giving holiday gift program and has an APRI officer on Its board of directors.

🗳️ Pennsylvania Primary Day is TODAY. Polls are open until 8 PM across Allegheny County. Make your plan and have your vo...
05/19/2026

🗳️ Pennsylvania Primary Day is TODAY.
Polls are open until 8 PM across Allegheny County. Make your plan and have your vote counted. Swipe for voting tips before you go.

📍Not sure where to vote? Search “Find Your Polling Place” on the Allegheny County Elections site.

🌍 Earth Day Small actions = Big impact✔ Join a neighborhood cleanup✔ Support local green spaces✔ Advocate for environmen...
04/23/2026

🌍 Earth Day

Small actions = Big impact
✔ Join a neighborhood cleanup
✔ Support local green spaces
✔ Advocate for environmental justice
✔ Build skills that strengthen your community

Through BTCP, you can earn certifications that prepare you for careers that protect both people and the planet:

HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations)
OSHA 30-Hour Construction (Worksite Safety)
Environmental Literacy
Mold Remediation

📞 Call us today: 412-562-2432

Together, we build stronger, healthier communities.

04/16/2026

Save the date. ✨
Something special is coming! Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating impact, opportunity, and the future of workforce development.

📅 Friday, September 25th, 2026 @ 5:30 PM

More details coming soon, but trust us, you’ll want to be in the room.

Today we honor the birthday of ✨ Asa Philip Randolph ✨ (1889–1979). His fight for justice, labor rights, and equality co...
04/15/2026

Today we honor the birthday of ✨ Asa Philip Randolph ✨ (1889–1979). His fight for justice, labor rights, and equality continues to inspire us all. Celebrate his legacy by learning more and taking action.

Randolph was a pivotal labor and civil rights leader who founded the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) in 1925, the first successful Black trade union. He also founded the A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) in 1965, along with the Messenger magazine, the Negro American Labor Council, and the League for Nonviolent Civil Disobedience Against Military Segregation.

✨APR✨ is acknowledged as one of the greatest Black labor leaders in American History. Courage in the face of oppression ...
04/14/2026

✨APR✨ is acknowledged as one of the greatest Black labor leaders in American History. Courage in the face of oppression defined Randolph’s life but he knew that justice and equality are at the core of a strong society.

✨ APR ✨ made the statement "In this period of power politics, nothing counts but pressure, more pressure, and still more...
04/13/2026

✨ APR ✨ made the statement "In this period of power politics, nothing counts but pressure, more pressure, and still more pressure, through the tactic and strategy of broad, organized, aggressive mass action."

✊🏾 This pressure tactic was effective and President Franklin D. Roosevelt met with Randolph in June 1941, issued the Executive Order 8802 which banned discriminatory hiring practices in defense industries and created the Fair Employment Practices Committee (FEPC)

💬 Plan, act, and inspire. Randolph’s vision for tomorrow starts with us today. How are you showing up?

✨APR ✨ often utilized this phrase to emphasize the need for organization amongst African American workers. The full famo...
04/12/2026

✨APR ✨ often utilized this phrase to emphasize the need for organization amongst African American workers.

The full famous quote is: "At the banquet table of nature, there are no reserved seats. You get what you can take, and you keep what you can hold. If you can't take anything, you won't get anything, and if you can't hold anything, you won't keep anything. And you can't take anything without organization"

Economic and social fairness weren’t just ideals, they were goals Randolph worked tirelessly for.

✨ APR ✨ frequently used this phrase during his activism, particularly around 1941 when organizing to desegregate defen...
04/11/2026

✨ APR ✨ frequently used this phrase during his activism, particularly around 1941 when organizing to desegregate defense industries. The quote highlights his belief that organized labor and collective action are necessary to achieve civil rights and economic justice.

💬 Randolph knew that lasting change comes from collective action. How are you empowering your community?

This quote aligns with APR's documented lifelong philosophy regarding civic duty. From the workplace to the streets, Ran...
04/10/2026

This quote aligns with APR's documented lifelong philosophy regarding civic duty. From the workplace to the streets, Randolph believed in speaking up.

✨ Your voice matters. How will you stand up for yourself today?

✨ APR said this on August 28th, 1963 during his address at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where he w...
04/09/2026

✨ APR said this on August 28th, 1963 during his address at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where he was the lead organizer and speaker.

💬 He reminded us that justice and freedom require courage and action. What will you fight for today?

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