Who We Are
We are a Political Action Committee (PAC), recognized by the State of Wisconsin, as well as, the Wisconsin Ethics Board. Our organization is comprised of civil rights leaders past and present, ministers, attorneys, community leaders and citizens who have chosen to speak in a concerted voice on important issues that demand a united stance. We are the first Black PAC in the State of Wisconsin.
What We Do
Form a support base for candidates running for office.
Implement forums “for us by us” to discuss issues that adversely affect Black and Brown citizens.
Financially support candidate whose platform aligns with the concerns of Black citizens.
Create and sustaini an inclusive and solid foundation to hear, support an advocate for Black voices.
Lifting up communication and concerns that adversely affect our constituency.
Our Founders
- Reverend Dr. Marcus Allen
- Ray Allen
- Reverend Joseph Baring
- Reverend Dr. Alex Gee, Jr
- Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings
- Kaleem Caire
- Carola Gaines
- Kirbie Mack
- Theresa Sanders
- Dr. John Y. Odom
Reverend David Hart
Kirbie Mack
Ray Allen
Our Accomplishments
Since April 1, 2020
- Advocated for the hire of MMSD’s First Black Superintendent.
First Black Superintendent hired. - Advocated for MMSD to investigate a former Elementary School Principal who repeatedly allowed a student to call Black teachers and students the “N” Word.
As a result a new Principal was hired who is of African American descent. - Support for City of Madison’s Resolution 61015 to create the All Black Committee on Critical Issues Affecting The Black Community.
Resolution 61015 Passed. - Oppositional stance to Resolution 118-20 to consolidate voting locations in Fitchburg.
Resolution 118-20 Failed. - Written Support to Dane County Supervisors for the passage of Resolution #180 drafted by Supervisor Analiese Eicher and Rep. Shelia Stubbs.
Resolution passed successfully. - Supported the Dane County Resolution #145 Halt the construction of the jail [992 bed facility/cost $148 million].
Negotiated resolution to pause it for a year. - Held meeting and sent numerous communications to Former MPD interim Police Chief regarding lack of representation of Blacks in the department; the disparity concerning arrest records of Black adults and youth and unsatisfactory training program for officers and advocated for Black Police Chief.
Wherein, the Madison Police and Fire Commission selected a Black Chief of MMPD.
- Advocated for the hiring of a Black candidate to be the interim Sheriff of Dane County.
Dane County elected their first Black Sheriff who was serving as Interim at the time. - Raised issues with the following officials regarding the lack of representation and retention of Black’s in their respective organizations:
– Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney.
– City of Madison Interim Chief Vic Wahl.
– University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank. - Held Training Session for Community members interested in running for political offices.
- Held Community Reception’s for: Superintendent Carlton Jenkins, Police Chief Shon Barnes, Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett and Monona Chief Brian Chaney Austin.
- Held a “State of Black Madison Summit” in 2021.
- Held the first ever Black Parent Engagement Summit in 2023, whereby 184 parents, administrators, MMSD staff registered to attend. Focusing on Black and Brown student achievement in the District.
- In 2023, BPSADC became the first ever Black-led organization to intervene in both the Alliant and MG&E, Public Service commission (PSC) rate cases. As well as both an affordability and a policy making arrearage dockets.
- 2nd Black Parent Engagement Summit, will held on April 27, 2024 with approximately 200 registrants.
- Held a Community-wide Dane County Executive Candidate Forum on June 20, 2024.
- Held the only Black-led City of Madison Community-wide Fundraiser for Kamala-Walz campaign.