A. Philip Randolph was a prominent African American civil rights leader, labor organizer, and social activist in the 20th century. Born on April 15, 1889, in Crescent City, Florida, Randolph is best known for his pioneering efforts to secure equal rights and better working conditions for African American workers.

Randolph is perhaps most famous for his role in organizing the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first African American labor union to receive a charter from the American Federation of Labor (AFL). Under his leadership, the Brotherhood successfully fought against discriminatory practices and improved working conditions for African American Pullman porters.

Randolph was also a key figure in the civil rights movement, organizing the March on Washington Movement in the 1940s to protest racial discrimination in the military and defense industries. His efforts ultimately led to President Franklin D. Roosevelt issuing Executive Order 8802 in 1941, which banned discrimination in the defense industry.

In addition to his work in the labor and civil rights movements, Randolph was a vocal advocate for economic justice and equality, and he played a significant role in pushing for desegregation and equal opportunity in various sectors of American society.

Throughout his lifetime, A. Philip Randolph remained a tireless champion for social justice and equality, making him a revered figure in Black history and the broader struggle for civil rights in the United States.