The 2022 A. Philip Randolph "GENTLE WARRIOR AWARDS" GALA

1525 East 53rd Street,Chicago IL 60615

26 February, 2022

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Pullman Porter Museum’s 27th Founding Anniversary and The A. Philip Randolph “Gentle Warrior Awards” Gala Cocktail Reception On Saturday, February 26, 2022, the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum (NAPRPPM) will celebrate its 27th founding Anniversary and will host the 2022 A. Philip Randolph “Gentle Warrior Awards” GALA presented by Wintrust. This is our annual primary fund-raiser. The event will take place from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m at the Hyde Park Bank, 1525 East 53rd Street, Chicago, IL (Secure onsite parking directly behind the building or Valet). A Black-Tie Gala Cocktail Reception event with Live Entertainment - Great Music and Dancing in a Fantastic Environment! This Red Carpet Affair is infused with an abundance of delectable culinary bites, savory desserts, and great bar pairings. To Purchase Your Personal Congratulatory Ad [to appear ] in the 27th Anniversary Souvenir Ad Book . Click Here. For Sponsorship Levels and More Details Click Here We are excited to invite you to join a fantastic celebration! As the labor community will honor and celebrate two of their very own, Tefere Gebre, Executive Vice President of the AFL-CIO and Donald Finn, IBEW Local 134 Business Manager. This year's honorees have not only invoked change but have demanded change throughout their community, politics, and policies: Jonathan Swain, President of LINK Unlimited Scholars and President of Kimbark Beverage Shoppe; Alexandra Simms, President of APS & Associates; Mattie Butler, Founder and Executive Director of Woodlawn East Community and Neighbors; Nicholas Smith, 34th District State Representative; and Isreal Idonije, former NFL player and Founder of IF Charities. A. Philip Randolph organized the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first black labor union in America chartered under the American Federation of Labor (AFL). Randolph was one of America's foremost labor and civil rights leaders, who became known as the "Gentle Warrior." The Gentle Warrior Award is presented to individuals who exhibit the similar commitment, focus, and tenacity that Randolph displayed throughout his career. The NAPRPP Museum is a 501 (c) 3, a cultural institution located in the Pullman National Monument that was designated by President Barack Obama in 2015. Founded in 1995, the NAPRPPM is the only museum of its kind worldwide. The museum is a public, independently operated Black labor history museum that promotes critical lessons that cross age, class, color, and gender boundaries, carrying messages essential to our society. Successful “Gentle Warrior Awards" events play a significant role in our operational budget and enable us to continue this vital work! The promise of the 2022 fundraising event holds significant meaning — It presents a vehicle for the labor community to demonstrate, in a substantial way, appreciation for one of its own. The funds generated by this awards gala will contribute to the mobilization money we need to jump-start the museum's expansion project. Donations in any amount are also welcome under the "Purchase Ticket" tab.