AFL-CIO Honors CWA Member for Black History Month

Every February, we celebrate the many contributions of African-Americans to the tapestry of culture here in the United States. This year, marking the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, the AFL-CIO has selected CWA Local 4603 Secretary-Treasurer Kwami Barnes to spotlight.

Barnes is a 25-year member of CWA and is active nationally on the CWA Human Rights/Civil Rights and Equity Committees and regionally with the CWA District 4 Human Rights Committee. A dedicated advocate for digital equity, Barnes serves on CWA’s Broadband Brigade and the Wisconsin Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access. He also contributes locally through the Milwaukee Area Labor Council Civil Rights Committee.

Click here to read more profiles of Black labor leaders making history.

Click here to learn more about Carter G. Woodson, the founder of Black History Month.