Raleigh Chapter APRI

You’re Invited to a Historic Celebration!

Join us as we celebrate a major milestone at the North Carolina A. Philip Randolph Institute’s 50th Annual Education & Awards Banquet!

Theme: “Legacy in Motion… From Vision to Victory”
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Location: Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Reception: 5:00 PM | Doors Open: 6:00 PM

This powerful evening will honor the enduring legacy of A. Philip Randolph & Bayard Rustin, while recognizing the incredible work of activists, labor leaders, and community builders across North Carolina.

🎤 Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Kendrick Robertson
National Vice President, AFGE

Why It Matters:
Your support helps fuel our work in:
✔️ Voter Registration & GOTV
✔️ Youth Leadership Development
✔️ Community Outreach
✔️ Environmental, Racial & Economic Justice

Get Involved:
Purchase tickets, sponsorships, and ads here:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/50thncapriawardscelebration

Hotel Info:
Group rate: $159/night
Booking deadline: September 25, 2026

🚨Use following link to book online🚨
➡️ https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1776352874983&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Attire: Semi-Formal
Colors: Crimson, Gold & Cream

Let’s come together for an evening of elegance, a legacy of power, and a future of victory.

📩 For more information, contact:
Jeffrey Mason – [email protected]
Keyia Williams – [email protected]

Black History Spotlight: Our brother and APRI Leader Melvin Montford .

Raleigh Chapter APRI

Wishes our President Emeritus a Wonderful and Amazing birthday!!!!🎊🎉🥳

Enjoy your day!!!!🥳🎉🎊

Happy Holidays everyone

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North Carolina A. Philip Randolph Institute, Inc. (NCAPRI)49th Annual Education & Awards Banquet Celebration is Coming your way…..

This semi formal event will take place Saturday, October 18, 2025, 5pm Reception, 6pm Doors open at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, 4700 Emperor Blvd, Durham, NC 27703.

The color theme is Black and Gold but not required

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Guests may also reserve their hotel rooms at the Sheraton using our special group rate of $159 per night by booking through this link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1752599304492&key=GRP&app=resvlink.

The group rate is available for stays from October 17–19, 2025, and must be booked by Friday, September 26, 2025.

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves…..

Come and join us….

APRI National Conference in Chicago
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