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Scholarships

You are Welcome to Apply for All Scholarship by NAACP Resource

ATU International Black Caucus Scholarship
Contact: ATU International Black Caucus Southwest Region Executive
Committee Member Valerie Jefferson; atusouthwestregion@gmail.com

NAACP Scholarship Resource
National Associate for the Advancement of Colored People
New Orleans Branch #6071-B
P. O. Box 871450, New Orleans, LA 70187
naacpnola.com
Ronald Coleman, President
504-975-4901
NAACP New Orleans Branch Scholarship Resource
1. Thurgood Marshall College Fund
2023-2024
https://www.tmcf.org/
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1. Sallie Mae Fund
TMCF | Sallie Mae Fund Completing the Dream Gap Scholarship | Thurgood Marshall College
Fund
2024-2025
1. About Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation Educational Advancement
Program
2. Medtronic Foundation
3. GCM Grosvenor
4. Bass Pro
5. West Rock
6. Jacobs
7. J.M. Huber
8. Deloitte Foundation
9. CVS Health
10. Cognizant
11. Coca-Cola Foundation
NAACP Scholarship Resource
National Associate for the Advancement of Colored People
New Orleans Branch #6071-B
P. O. Box 871450, New Orleans, LA 70187
naacpnola.com
Ronald Coleman, President
504-975-4901
12. Acushnet Company
13. NIKE
14. Creme of Nature
15. Verisk (ISO)
16. United Negro College Fund (UNCF), and INROADS
17. Palo Alto Networks
18. NRG
19. Conagra Brands
20. Vanguard
21. TMCF’s member-schools
22. PPG
23. Cheniere Energy, Inc. (Cheniere)
24. Mondelēz International
25. Baxter International Foundation
26. FedEx
27. BetterHelp
28. McDonald’s
29. Altria
30. Ford
2. NAACP
NAACP.org
https://naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships/scholars
hips
A. AGNES JONES JACKSON SCHOLARSHIP
B. BUILDING BEAUTIFUL FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP POWERED BY
DARK & LOVELY
NAACP Scholarship Resource
National Associate for the Advancement of Colored People
New Orleans Branch #6071-B
P. O. Box 871450, New Orleans, LA 70187
naacpnola.com
Ronald Coleman, President
504-975-4901
C. EMPOWERING A BETTER TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP POWERED
BY WALMART
D. HUBERTUS W. V. WILLEMS SCHOLARSHIP
E. THE NAACP CREATIVE SOLE SCHOLARSHIP POWERED BY VANS
F. THE NAACP X SOCIETY AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP
G. WRITE YOUR FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP POWERED BY LANCÔME
3. NAACP-Legal Defense Fund
Naacpldf.org
Scholarships | Legal Defense Fund (naacpldf.org)
A. The Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship
B. Earl Warren Scholarship

ATU International Black Caucus Southwest Region

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ATU International Black Caucus 57th Conference

LIVE Casino and Hotel in Hanover, MD

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
you
Thank for registering for the 57th Annual ATU Black Caucus Conference scheduled May 2-5, 2024, at the Live Casino and Hotel in Hanover, MD. This correspondence gives you essential details about your participation at the conference to ensure you have a great experience during the meeting.
Theme: Leading Through Adversity
Conference Registration and Special Events Cost:
Member Registration: $145 to include meals during specific days/times.
Guest Registration: $125 to have meals during specific days/times.
Friday Night of Elegance: $45 and Saturday Battle of the Cities: DC vs Baltimore: $45
To register: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/atublackcaucus
Host Hotel:
Live! Casino and Hotel
7002 Arundel Mills, Circle #7777, Hanover, Maryland 21076
tel: 1-855-5MD-LIVE
MAKING RESERVATIONS
A dedicated website is now available for booking hotel rooms online. Reservations can be made after you have registered and paid for the conference the discount rate is $199 plus taxes per night per room. All parking is complimentary for hotel guests. Booking Website:
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Attire: The conference is a business casual event. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket, as the meeting rooms can be chilly. * Please make sure to bring your special event attire.
We look forward to seeing you in May!
In Solidarity,
ATU International Black Caucus Staff

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Richard Nicols,Black Caucus President, ATU Local 1091 Austin, TX

ATU International Black Caucus Southwest Region

The objective of the ATU Black Caucus is to actively pursue fair and equitable treatment within the ATU and to establish a positive and active rapport of Blacks and the diverse membership of our Local at all levels of the Union.

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ATU-BLACK CAUCUS

A Brief History of The ATU Black Caucus

The 1967 International Convention was held in New
Orleans, Louisiana in attendance was five (5) black
Delegates that we have identified Hubert Holly and Olin
Houston from Local 26, Ernest Hill and James Pate from
Local 241 and Bruce P. Foster from Local 268.
The 1971 Convention was held in Las Vegas, Nevada my
First
We have been able to identify twenty-two (22) black
Delegates in attendance.
Local 26: Hubert Holly and Leo Mays
Local 241: Harry O. Blake, Theodore "Ted" Burnett, Ernest A. Hill, Leonard W. Morris, James A Pate, Homer Reed, Earl H. Washington, John M. Witherspoon and Charles Wesley
Local 268: Bruce P. Foster, Lucas Murphy
Local 308: Tommie L. Baskin, Leonard Beatty, Thornton Cherry, Richard Hammonds, Clarence M. Hearns and Wilford C. Spears
Local 689: Walter R. Tucker
Local 1300: Samuel Tucker
Local 1528: Clifton McCleary
There was two resolutions submitted Resolution No. 6 by
Divisions 241 and Resolution
No 7 submitted jointly by Divisions 26 Detroit, Michigan
And 1528 Washington, D.C. recommending creation of a
10th Vice-Presidency within the structure of the
International Union to be known as the Human Affairs
Department.
The subject matter contained in Resolutions No 6 and 7
Were considered concurrently by the committee. Those
Appearing in support of the creation of such an office
Were Hubert Holly of Div. 26, Clifton McCleary of
Div. 1528, and Wilford Spears Of Div. 308. The Committee
Acted on this matter by the adoption of a substitute
Recommendation which recommends that there be
established the position of 10th Vice-President and that
the necessary changes be made in our Laws to establish
said office. The committee recommended concurrence.
The substitute recommendation was adopted.
It was at this convention that some of the black delegates
made a concerted effort to elevate a black to the
International Staff that effort consisted of a spoke person
To meet with John Elliott he promptly rebuffed us by
Reminding us that he would defeat us on the floor, Elliot
Finally agreed to support us, then we had a disagreement
On which candidate to support, we finally settled on a
candidate, Bruce P. Foster.
It was at this convention that the first black, Bruce P. Foster
was elected to the position of International Vice President.
The 1975 Convention was held in Calgary,
Canada the second black, Oliver Green was elected
a International IVP, also at this convention a black,
Leonard Beatty was elected to one of the newly created
Position of General Executive Board Member At Large.
After the 1979 convention blacks continued to move up,
In 1980 I was appointed to the International Staff as A
Special Organizer, in 1982 Brother Owens was appointed
Special Organizer, in late 1994 or early 1985 Brother
Breckenridge (deceased) was appointed International
Representative, later in 1985 Breckenridge was appointed
IVP, at the 1986 convention Breckenridge, Spears, Owens
and Richmond were elected as IVP's.
In 1987 the first female, Karen Moore, who happened to be
Black was appointed special organizer, later elected IVP.
In addition to above names black officers was Johnny C. Reynolds, Local 732 Atlanta, GA
(deceased) and Bowen from Local 26 from Detroit, MI elected IVPs at the 1995 Convention.

RACE AND LABOR TRAINING

Race and Labor training examines the history of racism and racism in the labor movement, including racial oppression and discrimination at the workplace. The workshop also covers the different manifestations of racism and how our employers use racism to divide strategically weaken workers and their unions. This program offers various strategies and tactics that can be used to interrupt oppressive moments. This interactive and discussion based training gives members tools and resources to fight discrimination at work and win equity for all ATU members.

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REGIONS and STATES

WEST: CA, NV, AZ, UT, HI, CO
MIDWEST: KS, ND, SD, NE, MN, IL, IO, IN, MI, KY, OH, WI
SOUTHEAST: AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, VA, MD, WV
SOUTHWEST: AR, LA, NM, OK, TX, MS, MO
NORTHWEST: AK, WA, OR, ID, MT, WY
NORTHEAST: ME, NH, MA, CT, NY, PA, DE, RI, DC, NJ, VT
CANADA: BC, ALBTA, NF, ON

ATU - Black Caucus

National Leadership

Jeffrey Richardson (Local 1342) President
Kareem Howard (Local 85) Vice President
Chantel Daniels (Local 1197) Secretary-Treasurer
Pandora Holman (Local 788) Recording Secretary

Northwest Region: Rose Jordan – Local 757
Western Region: Eddie Turner – Local 1555
Southwest Region: Valerie Jefferson – Local 1560
Mid-West Region: Penny McCoach – Local 308
Northeast Region: Corey Sellers – Local 726
Southeast Region: Patricia Giles - Local 732
Canada: Tameka McLaren - Local 113

ATU International BLACK CAUCUS Executive Committee

LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT WE DO

A.
The E.C. shall hold at least one (1) meeting every six (6) months. The time and place shall be
designated by the E.C. All members of the E.C. shall be notified of any meeting at least sixty (60) days in advance.
B.
The semi annual meeting may be held via computer access or telephone
conference call for those E.C. members who are not able to physically attend the meeting. Specific mod e to be determined by the E.C., or President. Complete instructions to be mailed thirty (30) days prior to the meeting date.
Section 3. Between membership meetings, it shall be the duty of the E.C. to make all decisions governing the operation of the B.C.
Section 4. It shall be the duty of the E.C. to develop the strategy, goals, objectives, and tactics of the B.C
Section 5. It shall be the duty of the E.C. to review the work of the B.C. to ensure that the goals and objectives are carried out, and to report same to the B.C.
Section 6. It shall be the duty of each Regional Representative to be the representative for its region, and foster the development of the Black Caucus within their region.
Section 7. Special meetings of the E.C. shall be at the call of the President or a majority of the E.C.
Section 8. A majority of the E.C. shall constitute a quorum to do business.
Section 9. The E.C. may establish committees as deemed necessary.
Section 10. Executive Committee members must remain in good standing throughout the length of their
term.

OBJECTIVE

Encourage, Enlighten, Empower African Americans for the Greater Good in the ATU

ATU Black Caucus is to actively pursue fair and equitable treatment, and to establish a positive and active rapport of Blacks and the diverse membership of our Locals at all levels of the Union.

ENCOURAGE

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” —Barack Obama, First Black President of the United States

ENLIGHTEN

“It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.” —James Baldwin

EMPOWER

“Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise. I rise. I rise.” —Maya Angelou,

ATU International Black Caucus Southwest is part of the ATU International BLACK CAUCUS and The ATU International Black Caucus is in the ATU International family, all are one body striving for the same goals on our jobs from these agencies, companies and or corporations: safety, cost of living in our area, affordable/good health insurance, feasible retirement and good working conditions. We are Transportation Labor. We keep our country moving forward.

"R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find out what it means to me" Aretha Franklin

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