Roxanne Brown to become first Black woman to lead steelworkers

Meet Roxanne Brown, the first African American and the first woman President of the United Steelworkers

In a significant moment for the labor movement, Roxanne Brown, set to become the first African American woman elected as President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union, joins Make It Plain with Rev. Mark Thompson. With the official transition happening in March, Brown’s ascent is more than just a personal achievement; it represents a shift in the labor movement’s leadership reflecting the demographics of tod…

Roxanne Brown to become first Black woman to lead steelworkers

Roxanne Brown is set to become the first African American woman elected as president of the United Steelworkers (USW) in March. When she takes the helm, Brown told Rev. Mark Thompson on his podcast that the USW, North America’s largest industrial union “will be setting the tone with what she believes is a much-needed representation change.” “We are the most diverse union in North America…we’re cradle to grave and have everything in between.” Bro…