WASHINGTON, D.C. — On September 18, 2021, The Collective PAC — the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation and power across all levels of government — will host their History Makers Fifth Anniversary Celebration with special guest performers, Grammy Award winning artist Nas and NAACP Image Awards 2021 Entertainer of the Year, DJ D-Nice.

Proceeds from the celebration will propel The Collective PAC’s efforts to support Black candidates running for elected office this fall and bolster their work ahead of the midterm elections next year. To date, The Collective PAC has helped over 250 Black candidates win elections on the local, state and federal level. This event will have limited tickets due to COVID-19 restrictions and vaccination requirements that will be in place. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 20th at 10 a.m EST via Ticketmaster. 

WHO: The Collective PAC, Nas, DJ D-Nice and other special guests 

WHAT: The Collective PAC’s History Makers Fifth Anniversary Celebration

WHEN: Saturday, September 18, 2021, 8 p.m. EST

WHERE: The Anthem — 901 Wharf St. SW. Washington, DC 20024

Background: 

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.

 

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 Tawnya Morris for Mayor of Southfield, Michigan. Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement: 

“The Collective PAC is excited to endorse Tawnya Morris for Mayor of Southfield, Michigan. As a member of the Southfield City Council for the past five years and chair of the Neighborhood Service Committee, Councilwoman Morris has implemented programs that helped increase neighborhood revitalization efforts by bringing together residents, businesses and government. For the past 23 years, Councilwoman Morris’ work in community and economic development has significantly impacted thousands of families in the metropolitan Detroit area. Councilwoman Morris continues to be an advocate for jobs, justice, and equality, and The Collective PAC knows she will continue leading Southfield from a position of strength and integrity if she is elected as mayor this fall.”

Councilwoman Tawnya Morris is a proud graduate of Southfield High School and has invested over 35 years in the city as a homeowner and community leader. Her two biggest passions are voting rights and fair housing, and the councilwoman has had major wins on both fronts fighting on behalf of her community. Councilwoman Morris was able to return primary election voting to Southfield after it was unjustly removed, and wrote a resolution that helped homeowners avoid losing their homes to foreclosure. After doing all she can as a member of the city council, Tawnya Morris is ready to make the City of Southfield more transparent, equitable and inclusive for all. 

 

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.

 

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 Victoria Woodards for Mayor of Tacoma, Washington. Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement: 

“The Collective PAC is thrilled to endorse Victoria Woodards for reelection as Mayor of Tacoma, Washington. Mayor Woodards has spent her life dedicated to public service, and prior to serving as mayor served as a city council member and founded the city’s Equity and Empowerment Initiative. This initiative led to the establishment of the Office of Equity and Human Rights. Mayor Woodards is a proven leader with a record of delivering results, which is why The Collective PAC is proud to stand with her as she continues to progress Tacoma forward.”  

Mayor Victoria Woodards is a proud native of Tacoma, Washington, and it was her love for her hometown that led her to run for office four years ago. During her tenure, Mayor Woodards created the city’s first Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, founded the city’s first Youth Commission and the Project PEACE Initiative which bridged community members with the Tacoma Police Department. With her next four years, Mayor Woodards plans to transform Tacoma by preserving the city’s financial stability, continue to find new ways to keep her community safe, invest in infrastructure and make housing more affordable. 

 

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.

 

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 Justin Bibb for Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. Co-founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement: 

“The Collective PAC is excited to endorse Justin Bibb for Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Bibb currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for Urbanova, an innovative start-up that leads new initiatives to make cities safer, healthier and more resilient. In this role, he works with business leaders, community organizations and elected officials to utilize technology not only to improve services and infrastructure for residents, but also address urban challenges. As the founder of nonprofit organizations Hack Cleveland and Cleveland Can’t Wait, Mr. Bibb has a vested interest in helping Cleveland reach its full potential as a world class city committed to advancing racial equity and economic opportunity in underserved neighborhoods throughout the city. Mr. Bibb was born and raised in Cleveland and is ready to champion a new generation of leadership to address the city’s most challenging and persistent problems. The Collective PAC is ready to support Justin Bibb as he seeks to extend his over 15 years of advocacy from the streets and the boardroom to the mayor’s office.”

Mr. Justin Bibb, Esq., is not only a proud son of Cleveland but the devoted son of a social worker and first responder who has faced many of the challenges city residents face everyday. Through his family’s struggles, Mr. Bibb experienced the city’s failures of basic city services, inspiring him to study urban policy at American University and obtain his JD and MBA degrees from Case Western Reserve University — dedicating his career to building a more just and equitable city. As mayor of Cleveland, Justin Bibb will aim to modernize city government to make neighborhoods safer, communities healthier and the economy stronger.

 

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.