Western PA Black Political Assembly
Purpose To build grass roots political power on a congressional and countywide level and in municipalities and legislative districts that have substantial African-American populations Goals • Creation of a Black Political Agenda • Establishment of universal Black Voter Registration • Institutionalization of a Black Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) structure • Conduct year around Black Voter educationPrinciples We are committed to building an assembly that is: • Organized from the bottom up • Participatory in membership • Dependent on the Black community for its existence • Practices integrity and ethical behavior • Promotes political education • Led by organizational will and collective leadership • Pro Black and affirms the value of Black life |