Black Focused Political Education
Topics of Discussion
The government does not work for us because we do not use it the way in which it was meant to be used. At LDP we work to help Black & African Americans understand the power of each of the elected offices that have elections that take place with little fanfare but affect our everyday lives.
Elected City/Municipal Offices
Helping us understand the powers of city council representatives, Sheriffs, and mayoral offices across the country.
Elected State Judicial Officials
Highlighting the importance of State Supreme Court and other judiciary elections.
Elected County Officials
Helping to break down the differences and powers held by County Commissioners, City Councils, and State government.
Gerrymandering
Across our nation the Republican Party has worked to water down Black majorities and votes. They have done so through what is called Gerrymandering. Find out how Republicans use it to hurt Democrats, & wow it could be Black America’s most valuable weapon.
Missed Opportunity - Our Failure to Utilize the Black Belt
Democracy at it’s core is literally the practice of Majority Rule. Yet, somehow in the most densely populated areas of African American majority we have failed to utilize this total control of local governments to benefit the entirety of our community.
What is a coalition Government? And how would it benefit African Americans?
In Parliamentary systems minority position have some semblance of power because they are not tethered to one party or another but free to make their own negotiations and find the best deal for themselves.