6: African Americans

Engage with African American voters.

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Similar to the approach it must take with other demographic communities, the RNC must embark on a year-round effort to engage with African American voters. The engagement must include not only persuasion based upon our Party's principles but also a presence within community organizations. There are numerous outside groups that are studying the best way for the Republican Party to better reach African American voters. The Republican Party should leverage the best practices identified by such organizations. Investing time and resources in African American communities by leveraging best practices of organizations like the Texas Federation for Republican Outreach (an affiliate of the Republican Party of Texas) is essential.

Stakeholder(s):

• African American Voters: The African American community has a lot in common with the Republican Party, and it is important to share this rich history. More importantly, the Republican Party must be committed to building a lasting relationship within the African American community year-round, based on mutual respect and with a spirit of caring.


• Groups Emotionally Invested in Immigration: The Party must also engage with each of its demographic partners and allies individually. Hispanics and Asians are not the only demographic groups emotionally invested in immigration issues. Caribbean, Jamaican, and Haitian immigrants, as well as many other black minority groups, have a vested interest in immigration policy because it affects them and their families.


• Caribbean Immigrants


• Jamaican Immigrants


• Haitian Immigrants

Objective(s):

6.1: Communications & Political Directors

6.2: Best Practices

6.3: African American Communities & Organizations

6.4: African American Candidates

6.5: HBCUs

6.6: Voter Contacts

6.7: African American Leaders

6.8: Promotion

6.9: African American Surrogates

6.10: Diversity

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