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Dear AFGE Warriors,

We are in the final stretch of AFGE's 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. We hope you're able to join our fourth event tonight -The 2020 Census: Making Black Voices Count. All registration information for tonight's event, and events throughout the week, can be found below.

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


Our rich schedule of events for the rest of the week is as follows:

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

As we near the deadlines set for the completion of the 2020 Census, this event will focus on educating our participants regarding what the Census is, why the Census is important, how the Census data is used for decision making matters that affect us all, especially communities of color, and when the Census deadlines are set for. We will be joined by AFGE’s Census Council 241 leadership representing Census workers and two special guests who have committed themselves and their work around making sure communities of color count in the 2020 Census. We will also be sharing an inspirational video from some of our very own AFGE kids that will empower us all to complete the 2020 Census and help shape their futures. We will close out the evening with some networking opportunities for our participants and enjoying our APRI family, DJ Buddha Brown on the 1s and 2s. Join us for the event and help us make sure that Black voices count in 2020!

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

Friday, September 18, 2020 is not only a huge night for Black Labor Week, but it is National Black Voter Registration Day. It is only fitting that we are discussing the "Power of the Black Vote". This discussion will be centered around the need for Black voters in this election and the issues that are currently impacting Black voters. This is an issue based, non-partisan panel.

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 Departments 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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