A. Philip Randolph
15 April 1889 – 16 May 1979
A. Philip Randolph was an American labor leader and civil rights activist who organized the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first predominantly Black labor union to win a major contract. He pressured the federal government to end discrimination in defense industries and the armed forces, and was a principal organizer of the 1963 March on Washington.
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Life events
Asa Philip Randolph was born to a minister and a seamstress in Crescent City, Florida.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgRandolph relocated to Harlem where he became involved in socialist politics and journalism.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgRandolph and Chandler Owen launched the radical monthly The Messenger.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgRandolph founded and led the first major African American labor union.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe Pullman Company signed a labor agreement with the Brotherhood after a twelve-year struggle.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgRandolph's threatened march led President Roosevelt to bar discrimination in the defense industry.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgRandolph's advocacy contributed to President Truman's Executive Order 9981 ending military segregation.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgRandolph was a chief organizer of the historic 1963 civil rights march.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgPresident Lyndon Johnson honored Randolph with the nation's highest civilian award.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgRandolph died at age 90 in New York City.
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