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
Urban Non-Profit Youth Worker, Artist and Entrepreneurread bio
Lenard Polk, Treasurer
Administrative Managers for the Office of the City Controller
Terrance Shanks, Parliamentarian
Precinct Chair, Magregor Park Super Neighborhood President
