A. PHILIP RANDOLPH INSTITUTE

APRI is an Organization of Black Trade Unionist to Fight for Racial Equality and Economic Justice. Today, APRI is led by President Clayola Brown, whose vision and energy has sparked a new beginning for our organization and for the movement as a whole. 

Founded by A. Philip Randolph, who brought the gospel of trade unionism to millions of African American households. Randolph led a 10-year drive to organize the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) and served as the organization’s first president.