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 — endorsed Stacey Abrams for Governor of Georgia. 

Stacey Abrams, who was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2006, has served the state of Georgia and her hometown of Atlanta for the majority of her career. In November of 2010, Ms. Abrams was elected to serve as minority leader of the house of representatives and oversaw the state’s largest public transportation funding package, stopped the largest tax increase in Georgia, and reformed the HOPE program — the state’s scholarship and grant program for students attending colleges, universities and technical colleges in Georgia.   

A seasoned legislator, activist and national political leader, Stacey Abrams has spent the last few years establishing and leading Fair Fight Action, an organization to assist Democrats in building voter protection teams in 20 states for the 2020 presidential election cycle. Ms. Abrams has been largely credited with helping to register 800,000 new voters in Georgia. As governor, she will help improve the quality of life for all residents and make strategic investments to strengthen the state. 

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

“The Collective PAC is excited to once again endorse Stacey Abrams for Governor of Georgia. Ms. Abrams has the proven track record to become the first Black woman governor of Georgia, and is a fierce advocate for affordable health care, education and criminal justice reform and protections for small farms and businesses. In 2018, Ms. Abrams came incredibly close to becoming governor of Georgia, and if the election was conducted fairly, the U.S. could have had our first Black woman governor. Instead of giving up after that tough loss, she doubled down on her commitment to her community, registered more voters and helped turn Georgia Blue in 2020. The Collective PAC is proud to support Stacey Abrams’ historic candidacy to become the first Black woman to serve as governor of the Peach State on day one of her campaign.”

 

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 endorsed and supported 300 successful Black candidates 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 — congratulates Andre Dickens on his mayoral victory in Atlanta, Georgia.

A proud son of Atlanta, Mayor-Elect Andre Dickens has dedicated his career to serving his hometown. As the Post 3 at-large council member for the city of Atlanta, he serves as chair of the council’s transportation committee, providing oversight of city roads, bridges, and the country’s busiest airport. Additionally, Mayor-Elect Dickens serves as Chief Development Officer for TechBridge, a nonprofit organization that provides community technology and business expertise to community organizations.

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

“The Collective PAC is excited to congratulate Andre Dickens on his mayoral victory in Atlanta, Georgia. During his time on the city council, Mayor-Elect Dickens has advanced meaningful inclusion and expanded economic opportunities, and we know he will continue to do so as mayor. From his training in engineering and economic development, to his experience as a business owner, Mayor-Elect Dickens is prepared to move the city of Atlanta forward. The Collective PAC is proud to stand by Mayor Andre Dickens as he champions a new generation of leadership, making sure city government works for everyone.”

 

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 endorsed and supported 299 successful Black candidates 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 — endorsed Andre Dickens for mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.

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

“The Collective PAC is excited to endorse Andre Dickens for mayor of Atlanta because he has spent the majority of his career serving others. From co-founding the Technology Career Program, designed to prepare unemployed and disadvantaged individuals for a career in the growing technology sector to previously serving as the Assistant Director of Outreach Initiatives for Georgia Tech’s Office of Institute Diversity, Andre Dickens has advanced meaningful inclusion and expanded economic opportunities. During his time on the city council, Councilman Dickens helped to implement a $15 per hour minimum wage for city employees, sponsored legislation increasing annual salaries for senior patrol officers, and established BeltLine Inclusionary Zoning for affordable housing. As Mayor of Atlanta, we know Andre Dickens will champion a new generation of leadership – and will make sure city government works for everyone.”

Dickens currently serves as the Post 3 at-large council member for the city of Atlanta. Since 2013, he has served as chair of the council’s transportation committee, providing oversight of city roads, bridges and the country’s busiest airport. In 2017, Councilman Dickens served as chair of the Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee, during which violent crimes decreased by 12% and homicides went down 33%. Councilman Dickens has also served on the boards of the Atlanta BeltLine, Invest Atlanta and the Center for Civil and Human Rights. 

Andre Dickens was born and raised in the city of Atlanta and is a proud graduate of Mays High School, Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University. In addition to serving on the city council, Mr. Dickens works as the Chief Development Officer for TechBridge, a nonprofit that drives community impact by providing affordable technology and business expertise to community organizations. Prior to his work in the nonprofit sector, at the age of 28, Dickens co-founded City Living Home Furnishings and grew the company into a multi-million dollar retail business. 

 

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 endorsed and supported 299 successful Black candidates across the United States.