For Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently actively making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Kwami Barnes of the Communications Workers (CWA).
Kwami Barnes is a 25-year member of CWA and serves as secretary-treasurer of Local 4603 in Milwaukee. He is active nationally on the CWA human rights/civil rights and equity committee and regionally with the CWA District 4 human rights committee. A committed 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.