This unique book with the preface written by renowned historian Lerone Bennett and excerpts from Nikki Giovanni’s poem "Train Rides," is a unique compilation with chapters that make very interesting reading. The book contains a historic registry listing of African American railroad employees who worked for the railroad from the late 1800’s - 1969; combined with chapters highlighting the origin and method used to complete the book, a glimpse inside Chicago style politics, and an in depth look at the legendary legacy of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) labor union. The BSCP founded by A. Philip Randolph in 1925, was the first Black labor union in America chartered under the American Federation of Labor.

In addition to the book being an important educative contribution to an often overlooked component of America history; it can also serve as an aid to: genealogist, historians and most importantly descendants, and to all who are interested in research on what has become a growing area of interest. The publication of An Anthology Of Respect: The Pullman Porters National Historic Registry of African American Railroad Employees, represents a unique scholarly contribution to the fields of African American and American Labor History.

10% percent of all books sales will go to Autism One, a charity organization, which helps children with autism recover.

Dear Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Families and Friends:

I want to exuberantly thank all of the volunteers from PG&E, TRC San Francisco Housing Authority and APRISF for a job well done. APRI's leadership was so very proud of the unity that was bestowed to the San Francisco Housing Authority residents by all of the parties that I have mentioned. I think that all of you who participated know that your efforts will be appreciated by the many homes that are needy.  I want to give special thanks to Fred, Jimi and the wonderful PG&E volunteer team, including their family members. You all were great!!! Angela, Amy and Alan from TRC thank you, as you were the small but mighty.

SFHA Executive Director Henry Alvarez, I want to thank you and your staff, your Commissioners, SFPD Commander Lindo and Staff for providing an environment of Unity. I want to give honorable mention to Denise and Rufus, they were a great help with coordinating all the activities. Finally, my APRI staff, Cris, Liz, Delores, Joseph and all the other members who have gone above the call of duty. Finally, I just want to say congratulation to you all and may all of you have a wonderful holiday, as you have provided for over  500 needy families in San Francisco.

Sincerely

James A. Bryant
President
APRISF

SAN FRANCISCO ― On Tuesday, as a part of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) commitment to giving back to the community, PG&E volunteers partnered with TRC, A. Philip Randolph Institute SF Chapter and San Francisco Housing Authority to give out 500 turkeys in Hunters View, Oakdale and Alice Griffith housing developments in Bayview Hunters Point.

“With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, we at PG&E are grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community,” said Jimi Harris, public affairs consultant for PG&E.

“During these hard economic times a lot of people are struggling and this partnership between APRI, PG&E, TRC and SFHA came together to help get people through the holidays,” said James Bryant, president of the San Francisco A. Phillip Randolph Institute.

John Widermuth, Chronicle Staff Writer
Monday, November 3, 2008

Mary Anne Ostrom
Sunday, November 2, 2008

GET-OUT-THE-VOTE “GOTV” Rally

Southeast Faith-Based Community

Fillmore / Western Addition Faith-Based Community

APRISF.ORG
October 26, 2008

A GET-OUT-THE-VOTE “GOTV” Rally will be held at the San Francisco City Hall on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2008 AT 2 PM. This is a historical civil rights moment in our country. We must make sure that everyone’s vote is counted. In order to support this monumental time, we must go to the polls and vote early.

We ask the Southeast Faith-Based Community to participate in this rally. We will convene at the Providence Baptist Church as early as 1:00pm. Lunch and transportation will be provided for all participants. If you have any questions, please contact G.L. Hodge or Ms. Doris Vincent at 415-641-8719.

We ask the Fillmore / Western Addition Faith-Based Community to participate in this rally. We will convene at the Bethel A.M.E. Church as early as 1:00pm. Lunch and transportation will be provided for all participants. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Sharron Jacobs at 415-921-4935.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

James A. Bryant
President
A. Philip Randolph Institute
San Francisco Chapter

APRISF.ORG
September 24, 2008

Providence Baptist Church (Bayview District)

CBS 5.com
September 19, 2008

The A. Philip Randolph Institute, San Francisco Chapter together with some of San Francisco's civic leaders celebrated Board Member Elizabeth R. Valdellon's birthday.

When 50,000 union members, environmentalists, students and more converged on a rainy November 30 in Seattle to speak truth to the power of the world's biggest corporations, history was made. A devastating plan to expand the WTO's powers and the reign of corporate globalization over our lives was derailed. The WTO has never recovered from its Seattle encounter with democracy.

On September 19, an entertaining and inspiring new feature film, Battle In Seattle, opens in select cities. The film is a full-length dramatic feature starring Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, Ray Liotta, Michelle Rodriguez and other well-known actors. Similar to the Academy Award-winning film Crash, it tells the story of a dozen fictional characters during those five days in Seattle that rocked the world. This film is not a documentary, but writer and director Stuart Townsend blends in archival footage and audio with a narrative he created after studying the event for years. The result is a multi-layered story conveyed with great visuals and a sound track that is enormously fun. Before you know what hit you, you’re captured by the power and hope of people united by a commitment to justice and democracy. You’re outraged when the police and National Guard use tear gas and rubber bullets against thousands of people peacefully exercising their right to freedom of speech and assembly. You sigh in relief when the protestors succeed, proving once again that united in action working people can change the world.

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The A. Philip Randolph Institute with the San Francisco Housing Authority, Department of Children, Youth and their Families and Communities of Opportunity presents the ANNUAL SUMMER UNITY CELEBRATION 2008, A Violence-Free Zone Event 3 on 3 basketball tournament and festival. Free food and drinks for all participants and games with cash prizes and more! All San Francisco Housing Authority Families and Residents are welcome! Event dates are as follows: (click dates for images)

June 14 @ ALICE GRIFFITH

June 28 @ HUNTER'S VIEW

July 12 @ OAKDALE

July 19 @ WESTERN ADDITION

July 26 @ ALEMANY

August 16 @ POTRERO HILL

August 23 @ SUNNYDALE

The A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) convenes its annual 39th National Education Conference on August 13-17, 2008 in Jacksonville, Florida.  The Washington, D.C. based nonprofit chose the Jacksonville site for this year’s conference as it holds significant meaning to the Institute and its members as Jacksonville is the childhood home of founder, Asa Philip Randolph.  Randolph was born a few miles away in Crescent City, Florida, but grew up in Jacksonville.

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The A. Philip Randolph Institute, San Francisco Chapter together with some of San Francisco's civic leaders celebrated Chapter President James A. Bryant's birthday with a Luau party.

The Mirant power plant near San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood is a disgrace to a city that brands itself as a "green" city for the future. The old turbines that operate at the plant, three run on diesel, one on natural gas - have been spewing an unacceptable amount of filthy pollution for decades.

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