Executive Team

 

 

 

 

 

Co-Chair, Lisa Williams

 

 

 

 

Co-Chair, Lawrence Shine

 

 

 

 

 

Project Manager, Shaun Haines

The Bayard Rustin Coalition (BRC) embraces advocacy and education to effect social change through the honoring of a political dynasty that is visionary, proactive and rooted in the Black and same gender loving experience.

Bayard Rustin Coalition (BRC) is purposed to fight in all manifestations: racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia.

The Bayard Rustin Coalition (BRC) engages in activities that facilitate:

• Greater empowerment and visibility for the Black community in the greater       San Francisco Bay Area.
• Support for and promotion of: civil servants, community-based organizations and  entrepreneurs that enhance and or celebrate the lives of diverse Black persons and families.
• Protection and refuge of at risk Black/African Diaspora LGBT individuals, asylum for African Diaspora LGBT individuals abroad.
• Continued public support for marriage equality

We shall also…

• Form coalitions with other groups on issues of joint concern and interest.
• Identify and support Black people and Black allies for elective and public office.
• Advocate for and propose legislation that advances the civil and economic rights of all oppressed people.
• Expand the participation of Black people in the electoral process through voter education and registration.
• Build a financial base in order to support the political agenda of Black communities.

Join us!