Fighting for Equal Representation
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 Amber Sellers for City Commission in Lawrence, Kansas.
A native of Wichita, Kansas, Amber Sellers currently works for the Kansas Department of Health & Environment in the office of Public Health and Policy. Additionally, she serves as chair of the county’s Human Relations Commission which advocates for the community by educating residents about their rights in matters of discrimination. Ms. Sellers is committed to improving the relationship between policy leaders and the community by putting residents at the center of public policy decisions. She believes her voice can be a catalyst for social change by using her knowledge and passion for civic engagement to strengthen the community.
Founders of The Collective PAC, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:
“The Collective PAC is excited to endorse Amber Sellers for City Commission in Lawrence, Kansas. Ms. Sellers is an experienced public health professional with a decade of experience in operations, community outreach and administration. She believes it’s imperative that Lawrence residents see themselves reflected in their elected representatives to achieve racial equity in the community. The Collective PAC is thrilled to endorse an individual who believes in the power of community and equity and we look forward to helping Ms. Sellers progress Lawrence forward.”
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.