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Feb. 08, 2021

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Ceretta Smith - Black In Labor

Ceretta Smith is a proud Army Veteran, mother, wife, small business owner, and Faith Leader in her community. She's also proud to have called Grovetown, Georgia home for the past fifteen years, where she lives with her husband, Retired Sergeant First Class Sterling Vandolph Smith.

Ceretta Smith - Black In Labor

Feb. 03, 2021

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Bill Fletcher, Jr - Black In Labor

Bill Fletcher Jr has been an activist since his teen years. Upon graduating from college he went to work as a welder in a shipyard, thereby entering the labor movement. Over the years he has been active in workplace and community struggles as well as electoral campaigns.

Bill Fletcher, Jr - Black In Labor

Feb. 03, 2021

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Eric Young - Black In Labor

Eric Young served as the National President of the American Federation of Government Employees, Council of Prison Locals, a position to which he was elected in 2013.

Eric Young - Black In Labor

Feb. 02, 2021

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Elise Bryant - Black In Labor

Oregon AFSCME is kicking off Black History Month with our "Black In Labor" series, highlighting Black labor leaders from across the world. Some you may know, some you may not, but all will inspire!

Elise Bryant - Black In Labor

Jan. 18, 2021

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

If there was ever a need for us to reignite the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the time is now. Today we celebrate the birth, the life, and the sacrifice of one of the world’s most influential leaders in modern American history. Dr.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr