About Us

Mission: 

To build sustainable Black political and economic power across Illinois by supporting

candidates, advancing policy, and mobilizing communities to shape a more equitable and prosperous

future. 

Vision:

 A state where Black businesses, voters, and leaders have unified influence and

representation to drive wealth creation, opportunity, and justice for generations to come. 

Values:

Equity, Empowerment, Integrity, Impact. The PAC was founded on a clear truth: political strength and

economic strength are inseparable. When we elect Black leaders, we shape the laws that determine

who receives contracts, grants, and investment. When we empower Black entrepreneurs, we build the

jobs and wealth that sustain families and communities.

1. 1. Candidate Empowerment: We identify, train, and endorse Black candidates who reflect the values of
2. our communities and understand that supporting Black businesses is a foundation of true economic
3. development. 2. Policy Advocacy: We drive legislative and budgetary reforms that expand access to
4. capital, streamline procurement, and institutionalize equity in Illinois’ business ecosystem. 3. Regional
5. Mobilization: We’ve divided Illinois into six strategic zones, each with a captain coordinating outreach,
6. advocacy, and fundraising to advance a unified statewide agenda. 4. Fundraising for Impact: We
7. organize business leaders, philanthropists, and everyday citizens to fund the campaigns and
8. community organizing that turn ideas into results.

Illinois is home to over two million Black residents whose political and economic power spans from

Chicago’s South Side to the Metro East, from Peoria to Carbondale. To organize effectively, we’ve

created a zone-based structure that connects communities to statewide action. Zone 1: Chicago Core –Bronzeville, Englewood, Austin, Roseland. Zone 2: Collar Counties – South Suburbs, Aurora,

Waukegan, Naperville. Zone 3: Central Illinois – Springfield, Peoria, Champaign, Decatur. Zone 4:

Metro East – East St. Louis, Alton, Belleville. Zone 5: Northern Illinois – Rockford, Elgin, Quad Cities.

Zone 6: Southern Illinois – Carbondale, Cairo.