The time has come! Thanks to the generous donations of all of you along with NJ Senator Richard Codey who helped secure an allocation of $90K in the New Jersey state budget for the A. Philip Randolph Institute Essex County NJ chapter the statue commemorating Asa Philip Randolph is completed and awaiting installation on New Jersey Transit property outside of Newark Penn Station. Like everything else the process was delayed during the Covid pandemic, but through the perseverance and commitment of our members, New Jersey Transit, and the generous donations from countless other political and labor union supporters the dream has become a reality.
The unveiling of the A. Philip Randolph statue is scheduled to take place as follows:
Date: Monday April 15, 2024
(Birthday of A. Philip Randolph)
Time: 1 pm
Location: Newark Penn Station – Market Street Park
Special thanks for the generous donations from:
ILA/COPE North Bergen
Marrinan, Mazzola & Mardon PC
AFSCME NJ Council 63
ILA Local 1804-1
PSE&G
NY Shipping Association
ILA Local 1233
ILA Local 1
NJ AFL/CIO COPE
ILA
ILA Local 1588
NJ Transit
ILA Local 1235
American Federation of Teachers NJ
Intl. Assoc. Machinists & Aerospace
ILA NY/NJ District Council
We sincerely appreciate everyone who helped support this effort.
We could not have done it without you!
Thank you and please check back for more details.
Sincerely,
Gerald Owens, President
Essex County NJ Chapter APRI
Mr. Randolph’s achievements forever changed our nation–breaking down barriers of racism and injustice. To this day, his activism, spirit and voice shape our nation’s progress on civil rights and workers’ rights. Asa Philip Randolph deserves to be remembered and honored for his commitment to social justice and workplace equality. The New Jersey Transit Authority has recently granted us the right to erect a statue memorializing the work of Asa Philip Randolph at Pennsylvania Station in Newark, NJ. Such a memorial would serve as a reminder to the thousands of residents, commuters, and travelers who pass through Newark Penn Station every day of his contributions to our great nation.
You can help ensure that A. Philip Randolph’s spirit and legacy live on to educate and inspire future generations and forge a bond with the rich history of the civil rights and labor movements. Would you please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us achieve our goal. Please remember that the Essex County A. Philip Randolph Institute is a 501C-3 non-profit organization.
