Phoenix and Arizona took shape by the determination and ideas of many brave and visionary Black people. Their willingness to face relentless adversity and transform it into motivation is inspirational. We honor their dedication to building a fair and equitable state...
Bishop Henry L. Barnwell (Courtesy of Aubrey Barnwell) When Bishop Henry L. Barnwell passed in 2017, he left big shoes to fill. The Bishop dedicated his life to fostering a strong community founded on faith and social justice. Growing up in Florida, he witnessed a...
Phoenix Civil Rights Leaders Eleanor and Lincoln Ragsdale. (Courtesy of Lincoln Ragsdale Jr.) Born in 1926 in Oklahoma, Lincoln Ragsdale was a prolific Phoenix entrepreneur and leader in the Phoenix Civil Rights Movement. His commitment to breaking local racial...
Join us to build Black political power across Maricopa County. Now more than ever, our local Party must be unified and organized in the struggle for racial and economic justice. One way the Maricopa County Democratic Party (MCDP) works to build Black political...
