Our History
We fought to get here.
Brenda Fraizer
Brenda Fraizer tells the story of the creation of the Black Caucus. A story of struggle, forming a caucus for the entire state of Pennsylvania, unifying black members from the East, West and Central Pennsylvania with one unified voice,
Original Members
Rondal Couser
Barbra Carol
Bill Durham
Founding Chair
In 2006, a small group of African American State Committee members recognized the need to ensure equity and parity in the identification and support of African Americans seeking leadership within the Democratic Party. Therefore, they established the PA Democratic State Committee Black Caucus.
Our goals are very similar to those of the CBC in that we wish to advance the black community by:
- Identifying and developing leaders
- Informing policy
- Promoting economic development
- Organizing events raising political awareness
- Increasing voter education and participation
- and Provide a venue for the discussion of issues germane to the African American Community.
Barbara Ron and Brenda with Former Congressman Joe Sestak