Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter David Cay Johnston will discuss his new book “The Making of Donald Trump” today at 1p at the AFL-CIO (see Calendar, right). Covering Trump for the better part of 30 years, Johnston (right) provides unique insight into the controversial real estate mogul and Republican presidential nominee’s life and career. From Trump’s childhood in Queens, to his time in the business world, to his campaign for the White House, Johnston offers the most in-depth analysis yet of the man who could be the next president. The free talk is co-sponsored by the Metro Washington Council’s DC LaborFest. Books will be available for purchase at the event, and lunch also will be available for purchase in the AFL-CIO cafeteria (cash only). Courtney Jenkins, a mail processing clerk for the United States Postal Service, was born and raised in Baltimore, a city torn apart and thrust into the national spotlight in 2015 for the tensest protests the city had seen since the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jenkins spoke about what he saw during the riots and their aftermath, and spoke from his own experience during the AFGE Women's and Fair Practices Departments' 3rd Diversity Week gathering in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. “I'm a young black male with a high school diploma from Baltimore," says Jenkins (right). "Not too many organizations would be willing to invest in me like the APWU has. Unions have shown me that equity isn't a dream, it is a reality. It has put me in a position to fight for racial and economic justice, which my city needs most at this very moment.” Read more. Birth of Allan Pinkerton, whose strike-breaking detectives ("Pinks") gave us the word "fink" - 1819
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters founded at a meeting in New York City. A. Philip Randolph became the union's first organizer - 1925 |