Coalition of Black Trade Unionist Metro Atlanta Chapter

Coalition of Black Trade Unionist Metro Atlanta Chapter The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) is a nonprofit organization of African American trade union members affiliated with the AFL-CIO.

A free and progressive trade union movement in the 21st century should and must reflect greater participation of black trade unionists at every level of its decision-making process. This is no less true in today's globalized workplace then in America's industrial heyday, when black workers were basically a source of cheap labor. Therefore, as black trade unionists, we have an important role to ful

fill Ð helping all workers benefit from the goals achieved by the trade union movement. There are more than 2.5 million black workers in organized labor (nearly half of them women) the single largest organization of African Americans in the nation. One of every five black workers (20%) belongs to a union. The evidence is overwhelming that the economic status of unionized black workers in terms of higher wages, improved working conditions and better benefits, like pensions and health insurance represents a significant force within the black community and in organized labor. The trade union movement is probably the only broad-based organization that spans the entire black community. Yet, as trade unionists, we are part of a broad community whose resources have never been fully or consistently organized. Consequently, it remains our challenge, as black trade unionists, to make the labor movement more relevant to the needs and aspirations of black and poor workers. The Coalition is not a black separatist or civil rights organization. It will work within the framework of the trade union movement to maximize the strength and influence of black workers. Today, more black leaders hold key positions in the political machinery of the labor movement, thus holding the critical balance of political power in this nation. As black trade unionists, we adamantly believe that it is our responsibility to constructively harness and use the expertise and power of this untapped political resource. To that end, CBTU will continue to insist that black union officials become full partners in the leadership and decision-making of the American labor movement. We welcome your participation.

08/23/2026

Africa is often described as a continent rich in natural resources, but the deeper story is about who controls those resources, who profits from them, and how much value remains in African economies after extraction. The continent holds enormous deposits of gold, diamonds, cobalt, copper, uranium, oil, natural gas, platinum, iron ore and other minerals, alongside major agricultural resources such as cocoa, coffee, tea and cotton. These resources have made Africa central to global trade for centuries. Long before modern multinational corporations arrived, African gold, salt, ivory and other commodities were moving through extensive regional and international trade networks. During European colonial rule, however, the extraction of African resources became closely tied to systems designed to benefit colonial powers, with raw materials frequently exported while industrial development and manufacturing remained limited within the colonies.

That history still matters today. Having valuable resources does not automatically make a country wealthy. The real economic power comes from being able to process, manufacture and add value to those resources, create skilled jobs, negotiate strong contracts and ensure that local communities benefit from the wealth beneath their land. A country that exports raw minerals and then imports finished products made from those same materials can capture far less economic value than a country that develops the industries needed to process them. This is why Africa’s resource wealth should not simply be celebrated as proof of abundance. It should also raise questions about ownership, infrastructure, trade agreements, taxation, corruption, industrialization and who ultimately benefits. Africa has never lacked resources. One of the biggest challenges has been turning that enormous wealth into broad and lasting prosperity for the people who live on the continent.

08/23/2026
08/23/2026

Next week we will bear witness as The Casket will remain open! Learn the truth about Emmett Louis Till. Do not miss this unique and life-changing experience. Reserve your tickets today!
For 71 years, the legacy of Emmett Till lives on and the extraordinary courage of his mother, Mamie Till Mobley (a native Mississippian), have captivated our consciousness and reminded the world of the importance of pursuing truth, justice, accountability and our shared obligation and responsibility to never allow another Emmett Till and to remove the obstacles and barriers to justice that exist today. It will take us all to stand in solidarity sharing in the promise to preserve this history and provide a better future for the next generation.

We invite you to join us August 28-30, in Jackson, Mississippi, for the Emmett Till 71st Year Anniversary Commemoration weekend activities and Educational Tour Emmett Till 71st Year Anniversary Commemoration weekend activities and Educational Tour.

Join Till Legacy Family of Emmett Till, (descendants of Mamie Till Carthan Smith lineage) Emmett Till Legacy Foundation, The Jackson Advocate, Mississippi Workers' Center for Human Rights, National Park Service (Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument), Farish Street Baptist Church, Tiger Tech Crew, Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement, Talia Hutton Creative Services, Legislators, Community Leaders, Elected Officials, Youth Organizations, Impacted Families, Civil Rights Era Families, Faith Communities, Civic Organizations, Global Supporters and more for an eye opening, memorable weekend of remembrance and commemoration.

Emmett's tragic lynching at the tender age of 14 on August 28, 1955, woke up a nation and ignited the modern civil rights movement and was a key inspiration for the March on Washington on Aug 28 as well.

Bring your family, youth groups, and organizations with you.

At a Glance: Commemoration Weekend Activities:

FRIDAY AUGUST 28, 2026

10 AM Opening Press Conference
Mississippi State Capitol Rotunda
400 High Street Jackson, Mississippi.

12 NOON
A Moment of Silence for Emmett
Till & “Say Their Names” remembrance will be held at
Myrlie’s Garden
3611 Missouri Street, Jackson, MS (Elraine Subdivision)

followed by a

Tour of the Medgar and Myrlie Evers National Monument Home
2332 Margaret W. Alexander Drive in Jackson, Mississippi
Tour ends at 1:30 PM

At 12:00 Noon CST, supporters around the world are invited to participate in A Time for Unity in Black and White by wearing black and white, observing a moment of silence, speaking Emmett Till's name, honoring others whose lives were stolen by racism, hatred, and violence, sharing powerful messages of remembrance and .

Registered guests are welcome to explore the
Two Mississippi Museums
222 North St #2205 Jackson, MS until 5:00 p.m., in collaboration with the Two Mississippi Museums and the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation (ETLF) .

6 PM TILL Movie Screening and talk back with members of the Till family, impacted families and distinguished guests, concluding with a moving candlelight vigil. This special evening of remembrance will be held at

The Rose E. McCoy Auditorium
1400 John R. Lynch St.
Jackson, MS on the campus of Jackson State University.
Doors open up at 5:30 PM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026
Experience the Till Trail of Tears and Terror Educational Tour, a powerful, amazing journey through the Mississippi Delta. Participants will visit historic sites, museums, memorials, and Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley National Monument locations that tell the true story of Emmett Till's final journey and the movement it inspired.
Registration is required.

Sunday, August 30, 2026
The commemoration concludes with a faith based Worship in White church service at Farish Street Baptist Church. 10:30 AM
619 N Farish St - Jackson, MS.

Worship alongside the Till Legacy Family, celebrating the faith, courage, and resilience of Mamie Till Mobley and generations of the Till (Smith/Reese) family, followed by Breaking Bread Together, a community gathering and send off to include a good meal, fellowship, reflection, and remembrance.

Reserve your space now!
Make history with us!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emmett-till-71st-anniversary-commemoration-weekend-aug-28-30-2026-tickets-1990317574443

Unable to attend? You can make a donation to support our efforts and also….
Become a Legacy Partner

You can sponsor students and young leaders, giving them the opportunity to participate in a powerful, life-changing educational experience that brings Civil Rights history to life and inspires them to connect the past to the present and future.

We hope to see you there!



08/22/2026

Workers across North Carolina who want to be a part of making the change we need right now will be coming together in Greensboro on September 12 for the NC Worker Action Summit.

🚩REGISTER HERE: https://southernworker.org/nc-worker-summit [link in bio]

Gas, healthcare, housing, food, and bills all keep getting more expensive, all while the rich get richer and the corporations we work for post record profit after record profit. We don’t have predictable schedules or control over our own time to spend with our families and live our lives. AI and automation loom large and threaten our jobs.

Reactionary Southern state governments are racing to turn back the clock and implement racist redistricting plans, to cement their power and deprive Black workers of a voice in government. ICE and Border Patrol continue to terrorize our immigrant coworkers and neighbors. The NC General Assembly recently overrode the governor’s veto to make SB 153 law, which deputizes highway patrol officers as ICE agents and forces a number of other anti-immigrant measures on the books.

Big tech billionaires and other giant multinational corporations see the South as a place they can come to get cheap land, cheap electricity, and cheap labor to make big profits on our backs.

But workers are fighting back! More than 30,000 education workers and their supporters marched on Raleigh on May Day (May 1), and worker and community movements are scoring victories to stop data center construction, most recently in Edgecombe County. Across workplaces and communities in North Carolina, people are coming together to fight for justice, dignity, and better conditions.

Join us to:
- hear from workers and community organizations across the state on the frontlines of many of the leading fights of the day
- get training on organizing skills and how to build workers assemblies and workplace committees
- take up strategy to build organizing networks across strategic employers and sectors in the state
- convene sector-based meetups
- lay out plans for raising workers voice in the midst of the upcoming election and on the road to the May Day 2028 general strike.
- And more!

08/22/2026

AFSCME members choose organizer and proven fighter Patrick Moran as AFSCME President. Nicole Pollard elected AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer. Together, Moran and Pollard will grow worker power and protect public services. They are ready to take on the fights ahead.

08/20/2026

CBTU Region III — Coalition of Black Trade Unionists serving Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

08/05/2026

Address

279 Logan Street
Atlanta, GA
30312

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+14042165248

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