Who Are We
History
The Houston Black American Democrats is a democratic organization dedicated to increasing civic engagement and voter participation in Black and underserved communities. H-BAD strives to create an enlightened community by engaging people in all aspects of public life through service/volunteerism, advocacy, leadership development and voting.
The Houston Black American Democrats seeks to serve as an effective convener and facilitator at the local, state and national levels of efforts to address the disenfranchisement of underserved and other marginalized communities through civic engagement
H-BAD has a strong membership of individuals representing a diverse constituency base including; women, men, members of the LGBTQ community, youth, seniors, educators, faith leaders, public policy makers, researchers and others. H-BAD has adopted a year-round civic engagement program structure called H-BAD 365 in order to maximize its ability to increase Black civic engagement and voter participation on a year-round basis.
Purpose
The Houston Black American Democrats has adopted the following purpose:
- Stimulate in Black Americans an active interest in governmental affairs
- Facilitate the participation of Black Americans in the Democratic Party
- Perpetuate the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party
Provide education and keep Black American citizens abreast of current issues
Help acquaint voters and potential voters with candidates and relevant issues
- Promote the highest degree of governmental response to public need
Promote and facilitate economic development as it impacts and interfaces with political participation in the Black American communities of Houston and Harris County
Provide political influence and visibility far beyond our numbers
Attract new members to H-BAD
Promote education and political advocacy of democratic ideals to young Black Americans
- Act as an effective tool for voicing the needs, concerns, and expectations of the Black American community of Houston/Harris County and
Support those candidates and political initiatives that perpetuate the ideals of justice and social welfare
Vision
H-BAD envisions a nation in which all people, from youth to seniors, have the tools to participate fully in the democratic process at the local, state, national and global levels. By continuing to lead the fight to eliminate barriers to civic participation, the H-BAD will promote greater social and economic justice to enhance the quality of African American life.
Board Members
