The Memphis APRI chapter advances social, economic, and racial justice through grassroots organizing, coalition-building, and community empowerment. Our programs strengthen the connection between the labor movement and the community—boosting voter participation, advocating for fair workplaces, advancing civil rights, and engaging youth and local organizations. By uniting workers, families, and allies, we continue the legacy of A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin to create lasting, positive change in our city and region.
Youth Education
Focus Area: Youth Education
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South Ward Environmental Alliance (SWEA)
Newark, New Jersey
The South Ward Environmental Alliance (SWEA) is a coalition of residents and community-based organizations committed to advancing environmental justice in Newark’s South Ward. SWEA’s mission is to build healthy, vibrant neighborhoods by ensuring residents are informed, empowered, and engaged in decisions that affect their health and environment. Through advocacy, education, and community-driven research, SWEA works to reduce pollution, promote sustainability, and strengthen resident leadership. Rooted in the belief that every person, regardless of race, neighborhood, or income, deserves access to a clean and safe community, SWEA unites partners and residents under one vision: One Ward | United for Environmental Justice.
Recycle and Reinvest
Nashville, Tennessee
Based in Nashville, TN, Recycle And Reinvest empowers justice-impacted youth and underserved communities through educational and art-based programs focused on sustainability. By offering job readiness opportunities, the organization helps cultivate future leaders dedicated to environmental and social change.
South Bronx Unite
Bronx, New York
South Bronx United advances environmental, health, and social justice in Mott Haven-Port Morris through community organizing, advocacy, and research, working toward a thriving South Bronx with clean air, affordable housing, quality healthcare, living-wage jobs, and community-led decisions.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/nyregion/congestion-pricing-air.html
PODER – Austin
Austin, Texas
PODER (People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources) is a women-led people of color grassroots organization in East Austin working sincere 1991 to advance environmental, social, and economic justice through community education, advocacy and action.
https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025/05/01/transformation-austin-texas-tech-red-state-liberal
https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2024/04/10/susana-almanza-austin-poder.html