Black History Month Celebration of African Americans and Labor
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 4:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., the MWRD will host an evening of inspiration and celebrate this year’s Black History Month theme, “African Americans and Labor.”
This event will honor the significant contributions and enduring legacy of Black Americans in the workforce, highlighting the central role labor has played in shaping their experiences and driving progress.
Speakers include:
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Irma Holloway, Business Owner, Chief Operating Officer, Phoenix CCI, and Executive Director for Black Contractors Owners and Executives
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Fletcher J. Holmes, Jr., Business Agent/Political Director, Ironworkers Local 63
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Jonathan Jones, Director of Diversity, Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council
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Marcus Jordan, DEIA Outreach Coordinator for Operating Engineers Local 150 and the Indiana Illinois Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting
- Joe Wells, DEIA Outreach Coordinator, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 134
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