Most individuals consider Labor Day the official end of the summer vacation season. People traversed across the landscape and engaged in activities to celebrate Labor Day. Various types of celebrations occur during the day of rest, including barbecues, football games, social events, cabarets, and other fun activities.
I want to pause and reflect on A. Philip Randolph’s impact on Labor Day. He was born April 15, 1889, in Crescent City, Florida. A. Philip Randolph was a trade unionist and civil-rights leader who was an influential figure in the struggle for justice and equality for African Americans. In 1925, this black man, A. Philip Randolph founded the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. Randolph began organizing this group of Black workers; however, half of the affiliates of the American Federation of Labor barred African Americans from membership.
Nevertheless, Randolph took his union into the AFL. Despite opposition, he built the first successful Black trade union; the Brotherhood won its first major contract with the Pullman Company in 1937. As we finish off our day of relaxing, I am challenging you to delve into Mr. A. Philip Randolph’s historic works and accomplishments.
Warner Hall wanted to enjoy a day of rest; however, rural America activities called him to work. Warner started early with chores to complete at home before departing for the farm in Greensburg, LA. He prepped the meats to be ready for the grill after completing the mission on the farm. The morning weather conditions allowed Warner to harvest three bushels of okra within an hour and forty-five minutes. Warner said, “Today’s picking surpassed 111 bushels of okra from the 2025 crop. The next harvest will be bonus bushels. I will reiterate and say this has been an exceptional year for okra production.”
