Political Action

We aim to further our mission to ensure equitable treatment and opportunities when it comes to voting rights, education, economic empowerment, criminal justice, and health, including environmental justice.

Ensuring all voices are heard

The Political Action Committee (PAC) is expected to increase awareness of registration and voting, fight for local, state and federal legislation designed to improve the educational, political and economic status of minority groups, work to repeal racially discriminatory legislation, and keep the community and Branch informed of all proposed legislation which affects minority groups. All political action shall be non-partisan.

 

What We Fight For

Ensuring Voter Empowerment

We will provide members with all the tools and resources needed to make an educated vote.

Education on local issues

We will keep you informed of local legislature that could impact underrepresented groups, including African-Americans. We will let you know when and where to show up so your voice can be heard by a local or state representative. 

local collaboration

Fighting for equal voting rights and equitable treatment takes a large community. That is why we value our teamwork and collaboration with organizations such as the League of Women Voters, Stand-Up for Black Lives + Prairie Village, and MORE2.

Political Action Committee

Ullyses Wright

Chair

Committee Members

Carol Fields

Mark Harper

Wandra Minor

Sylvester Pearl

Aireka Robinson

Susan Ventura

Tom Ventura

Renee Wiggins

Local Resoures in Johnson County and the Kansas City Metro area.

The JCNAACP is proud to collaborate with, promote, and support those in Johnson County working to educate on voting right and working for equitable treatment for minorities and those from underrepresented communities.

​13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

  • Thirteenth Amendment abolished and continues to prohibit slavery

  • Fourteenth Amendment  declared all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. are American citizens including African Americans

  • Fifteenth Amendment prohibits each government in the U.S. from denying a citizen the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude

  • Ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted American women the right to vote—a right known as woman suffrage

Upcoming Events

Rally for KanCare Expansion

Rally for KanCare Expansion

Voter Rights Network of Wyandotte County is organizing a bus from Wyandotte County to the Medicaid (KanCare) Expansion Rally on March 15, 2023 at the Capitol in Topeka, KS. If you would like to ride the bus or plan on driving yourself, please RSVP at the link below so...

JoCo Legislative Lunch & Learn

JoCo Legislative Lunch & Learn

Johnson County Legislative Lunch & Learn Find Out How Actions in the Capitol Affect You!  Our public representatives in the statehouse were elected to serve our best interests. Sometimes how that plays out is puzzling or unclear. Come hear our elected officials’...

WyCo Legislative Lunch & Learn

WyCo Legislative Lunch & Learn

Wyandotte County Legislative Lunch & Learn Find Out How Actions in the Capitol Affect You!  Our public representatives in the statehouse were elected to serve our best interests. Sometimes how that plays out is puzzling or unclear. Come hear our elected officials’...

Political Candidate Forum

Political Candidate Forum

October 08, 2022 at Shawnee Mission Park Shelter #1 You don't want to miss out on this non-partisan event. We have 32 candidates and counting confirmed to attend the event.  Prior to eating donuts and drinking coffee with the candidates, join JCNAACP members for a...