Our Mission

The Mission of Blackdems is threefold. First, to EDUCATE the public on political and legislative issues that affect the African American Community.

Second, to EMPOWER African Americans by maximizing opportunities through political organizing, training future leaders,and uniting with other communities that desire positive change.

Third, to ENERGIZE African Americans to take a proactive, ownership-based approach to local community development and management.
Our History
In the early part of 2005 four African Americans set out to get our communities more involved in their government. Blackdems was formed from this desire to use political action to address the challenges facing our communities.
Blackdems Founding Officers
James E. Robertson, Jr., Chairman
Community Liaison to City Controller Annise Parker and Texas Young Democrats Regional Director read bio
Alysia Minor, Vice Chairman
Business Owner read bio
Lenard Polk, Treasurer
Administrative Managers for the Office of the City Controller
Terrance Shanks, Parliamentarian
Precinct Chair, Magregor Park Super Neighborhood President
View Current Officers and Featured Members HERE
   
Blackdems Chartered Chapters
Blackdems was founded in Houston, Texas. 
Expansion Chapters (in Chronological Order):
CHARTER DATE
CHAPTER NAME
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP
December 2005
Blackdems-TSU
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