The A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) has announced that its 55th Annual Education Conference will take place from July 22 to July 26, 2026, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
Founded in 1965 by A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin, APRI is an organization of Black trade unionists dedicated to fighting for racial equality and economic justice. The institute continues the work started by its founders to support all working Americans.
A. Philip Randolph played a key role in labor history as the founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters in 1925. The union fought against low wages and racial discrimination, achieving recognition in 1935. In 1978, the Brotherhood merged with what is now known as the Transportation Communications Union (TCU/IAM), furthering Randolph’s vision of organized labor promoting dignity and equality.
The upcoming conference will bring together labor leaders, activists, and members from across the United States to address current challenges facing working people. Attendees can expect training programs and educational workshops focused on leadership development, advancing racial and economic justice, and building community power.
Participants will also have opportunities to network with other union members and allies, hear from expert speakers, and learn practical strategies for use in their own communities and workplaces.
Further information about hotel reservations is available online. Additional details about registration for the conference will be released soon. A tentative agenda for this year’s event can be found in a downloadable PDF.
