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The Power of Partnerships Gala

September 25, 2026
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August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The Power of Partnerships Gala

Join the Pittsburgh Chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute for an evening of inspiration and celebration saluting The Power of Partnerships. This year's theme honors the collective strength that moves our mission forward—when labor leaders, community advocates, elected officials, and corporate partners work together to expand opportunity and advance economic justice throughout our region.


The evening will highlight the impact of Pittsburgh APRI's workforce development initiatives, including the Breaking the Chains Pre-Apprenticeship Program, and recognize outstanding leaders whose commitment to workforce development, labor, and community advancement embodies the values of APRI:


- A. Philip Randolph Award – Rob Cherry, Chief Executive Officer, Partner4Work
- Bayard Rustin Award – Kevin Walker, Chief Executive Officer, DLC
- Oliver Montgomery Award – Rich Stephenson, Executive Director, ACHA
- Maida Springer Kemp Award – Roxanne Brown, International President, United Steelworkers (USW)

Hosted by Richard Fitzgerald, Executive Director, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission.

Friday, September 25, 2026 | 5:30 PM

Individual tickets are $100. Sponsorship opportunities are available from $1,000 Patron Sponsor to $25,000 Presenting Sponsor.

Date
September 25, 2026
Venue
August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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