African American Alliance
Advocates for the Unrepresented African American Community of Vallejo, California.
Investing in the African American Community
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time.
We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
– Barack Obama
Our Focus
Education
To advocate for all students but particularly African American students, parents and families in support of relevant quality educational programs within the city of Vallejo Unified School District (VCUSD). To educate and inform the community regarding State and Federal legislation, local policies and other issues effecting education as it related to VCUSD.
Political Action
Develop processes, which will support the AAA community in becoming more effective in the political area in the community. Focus on educating the community on viable African American candidates for political office; voter registration, assisting residents to get to the polls and to promote absentee ballot voting.
Economic Development
Create a solid economic base where African Americans are involved in the economic development of the City of Vallejo. To create equal access to economic opportunities i.e., funding contact appropriation input on site development and business retention education.
Health & Welfare
(Mission/goals is under review)
Why we are different
We identify the critical obstacles to forward progress and develop a focused approach to overcoming them. Everyone is welcome!
Community Partners
City of Vallejo Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee