WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC — the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government — Congratulated all of their candidates on advancing in their primary elections across Texas, they include:

Run-off Races: 

• Representative Jasmine Crockett (TX – 30) –  is a civil rights and criminal defense attorney and former President of the Dallas Black Criminal Bar Association. She has represented over 5,000 Texans, including 400 protesters pro-bono. Rep. Crockett is the youngest Black woman serving the 87th Legislative Session and is the founder and Vice-Chair of the Texas Progressive Caucus and treasurer of the Texas Caucus on Climate. She is passionate about voting rights, criminal justice reform, reproductive rights, and advocating for working-class families. 

 

• Jolanda Jones (State House Representative – 147) – is running to represent the 147th District as their State Representative. She is passionate and ready to protect voting rights, expand access to affordable health care, and give kids a first-class education.

 

• Venton Jones  (State House Representative – 100) – is the founder and CEO of Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network; a nonprofit created to advance the health, social, and economic lifestyle throughout communities in District 100. Mr. Jones is passionate about bringing representation, job opportunities, expanding healthcare, and protecting voting rights of the district he grew and flourished in as a child.

 

• Dexter McCoy (Fort Bend Precinct 4 Commissioner) – is running to be the Commissioner of Fort Bend Precinct 4. He plans to invest in neighborhoods, infrastructure, and new technology that will bring new energy to county leadership and maximize their potential.

 

Primary Wins:

 

• Deborah Peoples (Tarrant County Judge) –  has over 30 years of experience as a business executive and former Tarrant County Democratic Party leader. She is running to be Tarrant County’s newest judge; her progressive leadership and her advocacy for the community drives her to push for the betterment of Tarrant County. 

 

• Jonathan Hildner (State House Representative – 54) – is running for the Texas State House to represent District 54. Mr. Hildner founded Let’s Move Killeen, a nonprofit organization that focuses on the advancement of the community politically, socially, and economically; he believes in providing access to clean water, expanding infrastructure, and protecting and advocating for veterans.

 

• Jeca Williams (Tarrant County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace) – is a small business owner, teacher, and native Texan who is running to represent Precinct 2 as the Justice of the Peace in Tarrant County. She plans to use her knowledge of resolution mediation to serve and foster relationships with the community. 

 

• Judge Kenneth Sanders  (Tarrant County Precinct 7 Justice of the Peace) –   is running for re-election in Precinct 7 to be Justice of the Peace in Tarrant County. He wants to continue his legacy of being a servant for justice and advocating for transparency within the criminal court and the community to foster a positive environment.

 

• Rodney Lee (Tarrant County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace) – is a retired Navy veteran and a retired probation officer from Tarrant County Juvenile. Mr. Lee is running to be the Justice of Peace in Precinct 4 for Tarrant County, he plans to restore trust and integrity to the judicial system and the community.

 

• Cedric Kanyinda (Tarrant County Precinct 4 Commissioner) – is a graduate of Tarrant County Community College and Texas Woman’s University. He is running to represent Tarrant County as Commissioner in Precinct 4; he aims to create opportunities for economic development and community advancement.

 

• Katherine Thomas (184th Criminal District Judge) –  is a Houston native and running to be the 184th Criminal District Judge. She aspires to use her knowledge and work legacy as a prosecutor to bring government transparency and accountability to the 184th District.

Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:

“The Collective PAC is thrilled to congratulate all of our Texas candidates on advancing in their primary elections. All of our endorsed candidates are trusted voices for their communities and we are proud to continue our support for them in their run-off and general elections because we understand the importance of having Black leaders in office that will respect and reflect their communities.”

 

 

ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC 

The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state, and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward. Over the past five years, The Collective PAC has successfully helped 300 Black candidates win elections across the United States.

 

Throughout 2022, The Collective PAC will provide pertinent updates every month on our work, Black candidates running nationwide, results of key research projects and groundbreaking initiatives we’ll be undertaking as we work to increase Black political engagement, representation and power across all levels of government. 

Supporting Ketanji Brown Jackson for the United States Supreme Court

Last Friday, The Collective announced support of President Joe Biden’s nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as the first Black woman Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. We also called for a swift and fair confirmation process by the United States Senate. A video of support created by The Collective Education Fund can be found here. 

Celebrating Black Change Makers in Cleveland, OH

During the 71st NBA All Star game weekend, The Collective Education Fund hosted The Power and Influence Brunch recognizing national Black influencers, power players and game changers who are shaping the political, social, sports, financial and film and TV industries, while simultaneously being committed to using their platforms for social good. The honorees were:

• Mayor Justin Bibb, 59th Mayor of Cleveland, OH 
• U.S. Rep. Shontell Brown, Congresswoman, OH – 11
• Mr. Brandon Bryant, Co-Founder & Partner of Harlem Capital 
• Ms. Layne Eskridge, President of POV Entertainment 
• Mr. James Cadogan, Executive Director of National Basketball Social Justice Coalition 
• Ms. Kimberly Blackwell, CEO of PMM Agency 
• Ms. Courtney Ottrix, Founder of Courtney Covers Cleveland 
• Mr. Rich Paul, Founder of Klutch Sports Group

February Endorsements 

During the month of February, The Collective PAC endorsed a slate of  14 candidates running for office in Texas and three Black women running for congress: State Representative Jasmine Crockett in Texas, Karin Norginton-Reaves in Illinois, and State Senator Sydney Kamlager in California.  These three candidates have been endorsed by the incumbent Congressional Black Caucus Members who currently represent the districts but have decided to not seek re-election: Rep. Eddie Berneice Johnson (TX-30), Rep. Bobby Rush (IL-01) and Rep. Karen Bass (CA-37).

Finally, Deidre DeJear from Iowa also joins the slate of Black candidates we are supporting for gubernatorial positions in 2022 and The Collective PAC endorsed Congressman Dwight Evans for re-election in Pennsylvania. 

 

ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC 

The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward. Over the past five years, The Collective PAC has successfully helped 300 Black candidates win elections across the United States.

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC — the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government — announced their support of President Joe Biden’s nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as the first Black woman Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court.

Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:

“The Collective PAC is proud to stand in support of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as she begins the confirmation process to become the next United States Supreme Court Associate Justice. Today’s appointment by President Biden is remedying a long overdue injustice in America by appointing the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. Through her many written opinions, Judge Jackson has demonstrated a deep understanding of and fidelity to the Constitution. She has broad experience across the judicial landscape – as a federal appellate judge, a federal district court judge, a member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, an attorney in private practice, and as a federal public defender. Judge Jackson has also been confirmed by the United States Senate on a bipartisan basis three times – most recently last year for her current seat on what’s widely considered the nation’s second most powerful court, the D.C. Court of Appeals. 

Judge Jackson’s nomination is a goal that we, as The Collective PAC, work tirelessly to achieve: equal representation across all levels and branches of government – and this historic nomination is a huge step forward on the path towards progress and equity.  Judge Jackson is an outstanding nominee for the Supreme Court and it is without hesitation that we strongly urge the United States Senate to move forward with a fair and timely confirmation process.”

 

 

ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC 

The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward. Over the past five years, The Collective PAC has successfully helped 300 Black candidates win elections across the United States.

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective PAC — the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government — has endorsed three more Black women candidates running for Congress in 2022: 

• Representative Jasmine Crockett TX – 30 –  is a civil rights and criminal defense attorney and former President of the Dallas Black Criminal Bar Association. She has represented over 5,000 Texans, including 400 protesters pro-bono. Rep. Crockett is the youngest Black woman serving the 87th Legislative Session and is the founder and Vice-Chair of the Texas Progressive Caucus and treasurer of the Texas Caucus on Climate. She is passionate about voting rights, criminal justice reform, reproductive rights, and advocating for working-class families. She is running to fill the seat of Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson.

 

• Karin Norington-Reaves IL – 1 – has 30 years of experience in creating employment opportunities, education, advocacy, and community development as the CEO of the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, a workforce development agency connecting the community, and business opportunities. Under her leadership, about 100,000 people have received employment and partnered with more than 2,000 businesses for occupational training. Ms. Norington-Reaves is dedicated to expanding healthcare, accountability in public safety, education, and economic and workforce development. She is looking to fill the seat of Rep. Bobby Rush. 

 

• Senator Sydney Kamlager CA – 37 – call to action started with assisting on the campaign of Chicago’s first Balck Mayor Harold Washington; later in 1992 during the Rodney King riots, Sen. Kamlager partnered with Rebuild LA and the Los Angeles Festival to restore the surrounding communities. A constant advocate for children, Sen. Kamlager was appointed to the Los Angeles County Commission on Children and Families, as well as elected to the Los Angeles Community College Board. She plans to fight for accessible and expandable healthcare, education, economic development, and criminal justice reform. She is running to fill the seat of Rep. Karen Bass.

Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:

“We are proud to endorse Representative Jasmine Crockett in Texas, Karin Norington-Reaves in Illinois, and Senator Sydney Kamlager in California, as they run for the U.S. House of Representatives. Each woman is a dedicated and devoted agent of change in their communities, and all three have been endorsed by the Congressman or Congresswoman they are looking to succeed. We are proud to stand with and champion these women on their path to continue the legacy of progressive change, advocacy for women and children, and representation in their communities.”  

 

 

ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE PAC 

The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state, and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward.

Over the past five years, The Collective PAC has successfully helped 300 Black candidates win elections across the United States.