Fighting for Equal Representation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, The Collective, the nation’s largest group of affiliated organizations dedicated to increasing Black political representation and power across all levels of government, honors the life and legacy of civil rights, political, and corporate leader Vernon Jordan. Founders of The Collective, Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, released the following statement:
“Few throughout history have truly embodied the values of justice, honor, dignity, and courage like Vernon Jordan, a trailblazer whose activism spanned generations and bettered countless lives. From his leadership as a field director for the national office of the NAACP, to his tenure as president of the National Urban League, to his storied legal and corporate career, Mr. Jordan was a standard bearer for civil rights and equity in all facets of American society.
As alumni of Howard University and former national NAACP field staff, we have long been inspired by Mr. Jordan’s fearless work and unmatched tenacity. His life will always serve as a model for our own careers as we continue his fight for liberty, justice, and power for the Black community. Mr. Jordan was “Black Excellence” personified and his legacy of truth and service will undoubtedly continue to impact us all for many years to come.”
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, Collective Future, The Collective Education Fund, and The Southern Strategy — 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.