As a citizen workforce, African Americans continue to chart new paths toward economic stability, personal growth, and racial uplift. From enslaved workers in the 19th century to agricultural, …

5 days ago · The 2025 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and Labor,” sets out to highlight and celebrate the potent impact of this work. Considering Black people’s work …

May 14, 2019 · Many labor activist, white and black, see African Americans as the most promising prospects for rebuilding a vibrant labor movement in the 21 st century.

Jan 26, 2023 · These Black leaders had strong visions for the future of the labor movement, uniting broad coalitions for racial justice, worker rights, and the welfare of all.

Oct 6, 2022 · African Americans are known to have participated in labor actions before the Civil War.

A review of the records and reports of the Bureau of the Census, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate revealed volumes of information …

January 30, 2024 — Throughout the history of the labor movement in the United States, there are moments when Black workers, fed up with working conditions, lack of benefits and low pay, …

6 days ago · This paper provides a history of the African American Labor Movement with a focus on federal agencies and legislative involvement. "African Americans at Work" by the National …

Feb 10, 2023 · Born out of necessity, America’s Black labor movements have left an indelible mark upon the social fabric of our country. For hundreds of years Black activists have poured …

From enslaved workers in the 19th century to agricultural, industrial, and professional workers in the 20th and 21st centuries, African Americans have always been a vital part of the American …