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Spotlight On Education: National Piloted Health Science Program Comes to A. Philip Randolph

jojones@apri.org (Joshua Jones) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:38:23 CDT

Duval County has again been recognized for its inclusion in the National Academy Foundation. A. Philip Randolph (APR) was chosen as one of three schools in Florida to pilot the NAF Health Science Program. The National Academy Foundation (NAF) was created as a partnership between educators and business leaders to better prepare students for successful professional careers....

America Wants to Work, Republican Senators Say, 'No'

jojones@apri.org (Joshua Jones) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:14:23 CDT

Today, Senate Republicans are set to go on record that they don't support putting Americans back to work when they vote against President Obama's American Jobs Act. By casting a 'No' vote, they also will oppose middle-class tax cuts and will refuse to ask the nation's millionaires to pay their fair share.

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NCADP: DC Regional Actions THIS Friday for Troy Davis!

jojones@apri.org (Joshua Jones) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 02:38:41 CDT

Greetings Friends!

Please share the following information with people you know who would be interested in actions to help stop the execution of Troy Davis in Georgia, now scheduled for next week. If you can do nothing else, please be sure to click here to learn more and sign the petitions!

Friday, Sept. 16 is...

American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) needs our HELP!!

jojones@apri.org (Joshua Jones) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:05:50 CDT

"Our brothers and sisters who are federal employees are being attacked with an intensity that parallels what's been going on at the state level. The House has already voted to eliminate collective bargaining rights for airport screeners, cut 200,000 jobs, and freeze pay for five years. And the vital services that our families rely on are being cut beyond the bone - from OSHA and MSHA...

In our thoughts & prayers...

jojones@apri.org (Joshua Jones) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 02:53:43 CDT

I regret to inform you that our State President, Mary Montford is experiencing the grief of the loss of a brother. Mr. Eldridge Leon Hill, passed away from cardiac arrest. He was 56 years old. The Montford family has requested that in-Lew of flowers. That donations be made to the N.C. State A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) in his honor.

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) April 23-30, 2011

jojones@apri.org (Joshua Jones) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:05:30 CDT

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance to promote the benefits of immunizations and to improve the health of children two years old or younger. NIIW is part of a broad global initiative with the World Health Organization Regions of the Americas, European, Eastern Mediterranean, Western Pacific, and Africa to promote vaccination through education and...

A. Philip Randolph Institute President: We're ready To Engage Nationally In Support Of Workers' Struggle

jojones@apri.org (Joshua Jones) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:00:06 CDT

Durham Chapter of APRI Forms Youth Chapter

jojones@apri.org (Joshua Jones) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:43:49 CST

The Durham Chapter of APRI officially formed an APRI Youth Chapter on December 9, 2010. Wayne G. Bostick, President of the Durham Chapter, had the youth to pledge an oath to become active...

President Obama: Together We Thrive

jojones@apri.org (Joshua Jones) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:26:28 CST

On Wednesday night, President Obama spoke in Arizona to memorialize and honor the victims of Saturday's shootings. His speech was moving and called on each of us to reach for our best selves and help build a better and stronger democracy. Watch it here, and then share it with your friends.

Congratulations

jojones@apri.org (Joshua Jones) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:44:40 CST

The A. Philip Randolph Institute would like to congratulate Peaches Whalen, of the UAW, on her appointment to the Board for the "Port of Wilmington" by the Governor. Ms. Whalen also was appointed to the Board of Adjustments for Land Use and is still serving on the Board of United Way.