The first National Black Labor Convention convened in Washington, D.C., bringing together African American workers and leaders from across the country. Organized by prominent Black labor activist Isaac Myers, the convention aimed to address racial discrimination in trade unions, promote labor rights, and encourage Black economic self-sufficiency during the Reconstruction era.
The convention led to the formation of the National Labor Union of Colored People, advocating for fair wages, improved working conditions, and the inclusion of African Americans in skilled trades and organized labor movements.
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