2026 Workforce Warriors Award Luncheon
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Honoring Leadership.
Building Power.
Investing in the Future.
Honoring Leadership. Building Power. Investing in the Future.
Honorees
Cheryl Coney
Executive Director, UTLA
Dr. Kendrick Roberson
LABWC Board Member & National Vice President for Women and Fair Practices, AFGE
Yvonne Wheeler
President, LA County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
Workforce Warriors’ Luncheon Awards will spotlight the leaders and partners who are helping move this work forward, as we build power, and invest in the future of Black workers.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
11:30am - 1:30pm Luncheon
The Shay Hotel, Culver City
Smart casual dress code
Join the Los Angeles Black Worker Center for the 2026 Workforce Warriors Award Luncheon, honoring local leaders advancing Black Worker Power across labor, philanthropy, community leadership, public service, and economic opportunity.
From Connection to Action
In these current times of heightened anti-Blackness and growing economic uncertainty for Black workers and communities, it is important that we come together as a mission-aligned community of supporters, partners and leaders committed to economic justice for Black workers.
Stand with the LABWC and invest in the strength, visibility, and long-term sustainability of our work to protect worker dignity, expand opportunity, and build collective power in this critical moment.
This important gathering will spark deeper investment in Black workers and the future we are building together.
Celebrate the people and partnerships helping build a stronger future for Black workers across LA County and beyond.
As LABWC continues building momentum since its 15th anniversary, this luncheon will create space to recognize distinguished leadership, deepen stakeholder relationships, and raise critical support for LABWC’s mission.
This is more than an awards luncheon. It is a moment to honor movement builders, strengthen partnerships, and invite deeper investment in Black worker leadership, worker protections, and long-term workforce justice.
The Luncheon Experience
Awards presentation honoring three outstanding community workforce advocates and leaders
Storytelling that connects lived experience, organizing, and impact
A leadership conversation on workforce justice and the future of work
A fundraising call to action supporting LABWC’s continued work
Opportunities to connect with aligned partners, sponsors, and supporters
