The A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) has announced it will hold its 55th Annual Education Conference from July 22 to 26, 2026, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
APRI is an organization of Black trade unionists dedicated to fighting for racial equality and economic justice. It was founded in 1965 by A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin with the goal of continuing the political work for working Americans that they began.
A. Philip Randolph established the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters in 1925, which organized Pullman porters in a campaign against low wages and racial discrimination, achieving union recognition in 1935. In 1978, this group merged into what is now known as the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), ensuring that Randolph’s vision for labor rights and equality would continue within a broader union context.
The annual conference brings together labor leaders, activists, and members from across the country to discuss current issues facing workers. Attendees will participate in training programs and educational workshops focused on leadership development, advancing racial and economic justice, and building community power.
Participants will also have opportunities to connect with other union members and allies, hear from expert speakers, and learn practical strategies to implement in their own communities and workplaces.
Hotel reservations are currently available through the event’s booking link. More information about conference registration will be provided soon. The tentative agenda for this year’s conference can be accessed via PDF download.
