The Collective PAC

Fighting for Equal Representation

The Collective PAC Congratulates Tishaura Jones on Becoming the First Black Woman Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tonight, 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 Tishaura Jones on becoming the first Black woman to lead the city of St. Louis, Missouri. Collective Future, a 501(c)4 affiliated organization of The Collective PAC, spent $85,000 on digital ads in support of her candidacy in the primary and runoff elections. Co-founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James released the following statement:

“The Collective PAC is proud to congratulate Tishaura Jones on her hard-won victory and celebrate her election as St. Louis’ first Black woman mayor. For nearly two decades, Tishaura has served her community with an unwavering commitment to justice, accountability, and equity; championing progressive issues that have improved the lives of countless working families. As leaders across the nation continue to address ongoing challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, racial justice and income inequality, St. Louisans can trust that their incoming mayor will consistently work to put their needs, futures, and families first. The Collective PAC is honored to have supported her first race for mayor in 2017, her well deserved win today, and will continue to stand with mayor-elect Jones as she leads St. Louis towards a brighter future.”

Tishaura Jones, a champion for working families, has spent her career serving the people of Missouri. She represented the 63rd district in the Missouri House of Representatives before becoming the first Black woman to serve as Treasurer of St. Louis. During her tenure as treasurer, Tishaura helped the city earn and save more than $30 million dollars and created the Office of Financial Empowerment, helping more than 16,000 public school students start saving for their education through the College Kids Program.

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.

The Collective Remembers Florida Congressman Alcee Hastings

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective, the nation’s largest group of affiliated organizations dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government, honors the late Congressman Alcee Hastings. Co-founders of The Collective, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:

“The Collective is saddened to learn of the passing of Florida Congressman and civil rights leader Alcee Hastings. Born in Jim Crow-era Florida, Rep. Hastings dedicated his career in public service to fighting for equality, justice and fairness as a civil rights lawyer, activist, judge and longtime member of Congress. During his 15-term tenure in the House of Representatives, Rep. Hastings consistently and unapologetically spoke truth to power; blazing a trail for future Black leaders and fighting tirelessly for Florida’s working families. As a champion of affordable health care, paid family and medical leave and funding for preschool programs, Congressman Hastings’ commitment to advancing the Black community forward will continue to leave an indelible impact on society. The Collective is grateful for Rep. Hastings’ leadership that spanned generations and bettered countless lives across Florida and the nation.”

ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE 

The Collective is a group of affiliated organizations working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. Through our affiliated organizations — The Collective PAC, The Collective Super PAC, The Southern Strategy, Collective Future and The Collective Education Fund — we are 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.

The Collective PAC Endorses Shawn Lassiter in Texas Special Election

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 Shawn Lassiter in the special election for Texas’ 6th Congressional District. Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:

“The Collective PAC is excited to endorse Shawn Lassiter for the U.S. House of Representatives. A dynamic candidate and progressive fighter, Shawn is committed to advancing equitable policies that will strengthen public schools, tackle the climate crisis, and address the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Texans. Shawn’s experience and passion make her the best candidate to represent the people of Texas’ 6th Congressional District in Washington, where she will be a strong voice for working families and underrepresented communities.  She is the clear choice for voters in the critical May 1 special election and we look forward to supporting her on the campaign trail.”

Shawn Lassiter is an education advocate, non-profit leader, and former school teacher and administrator who has spent her career working to empower the next generation of leaders. She currently works as an executive at Leadership ISD, a non-profit dedicated to advancing racial equity in education. A single mother of three, who’s supported her family during times of economic strife, Shawn will fight to increase funding for public schools, make healthcare more equitable and accessible, and expand economic opportunity for all Texans once she’s elected. Shawn is a proud first-generation college graduate who holds a bachelor’s degree from Alabama State University and a Masters of Public Administration from the Forbes School of 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.