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Dear AFGE Warriors,

As we prepare for a reflective Labor Day Weekend, the Women’s and Fair Practices Departments is honored to announce its very first Black Labor Week, a week dedicated to providing education and empowerment. These events are open to everyone interested in increasing their knowledge and awareness.

Black background with raised fist of a black person. Text includes Black Labor Week September 14 - September 18


Our first annual Black Labor Week will kick off Monday, September 14th with a week of interactive and inspirational events. Our rich schedule of event are as follows:

Monday, September 14th from 7:30 – 9:30 PM EST: Black History: Race and Racism in American

Tuesday, September 15th from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST: History of the Labor Movement in Connection with the Civil Rights Movement

Wednesday, September 16th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM EST: Protest to Policy

Thursday, September 17th from 7:00 – 10:00 PM EST: The 2020 Census: Making Black Voices Count

Friday, September 18th from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST: The Power of the Black Vote

Please click the links above to register for events of interest. All trainings will be hosted on Hopin, an online conference platform. Instructions on how to use this platform will be shared prior to the scheduled events.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to reach out to the Women’s and Fair Practices Department’s Program Specialist Denver Supinger, at [email protected] or 202-639-4126.

In Solidarity,

Jeremy A. Lannan
NVP for Women and Fair Practices

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