Honorable Shelly L. Warren, Regional Council President
Blacks In Government® was organized in 1975 and incorporated as a non-profit organization under the District of Columbia jurisdiction in 1976. BIG has been a national response to the need for African Americans in public service to organize around issues of mutual concern and use their collective strength to confront workplace and community issues. BIG’s goals are to promote EQUITY in all aspects of American life, EXCELLENCE in public service, and OPPORTUNITY for all Americans.
About the Region: Serving Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Purpose of the regional council is to implement the goals, policies and objectives of Blacks In Government as set forth in the National Constitution.
About the Region VI Council:
The Purpose of the regional council is to implement the goals, policies and objectives of Blacks In Government as set forth in the National Constitution.
- The Council consists of two (2) elected Regional Directors to the National Board of Directors and three (3) elected Chapter Representatives.
- Each regional council representative works together to support their chapter goals and the goals of the Region.
- The council determines the policy of the Region and has the authority to undertake all appropriate actions requiring the attention of the Region.
BIG Goals and Objectives:
BIG functions as an employee support group, an advocacy group and a resource group for Black civil servants. Its stated goals and objectives are:
1. To be an advocate of equal opportunity for Blacks In Government.
2. To eliminate practices of racism and racial discrimination against Blacks In Government.
3. To promote professionalism among Blacks In Government.
4. To develop and promote programs which will enhance ethnic pride and educational opportunities for Blacks In Government.
5. To establish a mechanism for the gathering and dissemination of information to Blacks In Government.
6. To provide a nonpartisan platform on major issues of local, regional, and national significance that affect Blacks In Government.
