Black History Month Profiles: Da’Laine Simpson

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 Da’Laine Simpson of AFGE.

Da’Laine Simpson embodies leadership and community spirit as president of AFGE Local 2004, president of AFGE Council 169 and vice president of the Harrisburg Region Central Labor Council. As the founder and CEO of Bro2Go Inc., a nonprofit in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he is dedicated to uplifting ex-offenders and at-risk youth. Committed to service and advocacy, Simpson stands up for those who cannot, believing that the time for action is now.