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BRIEF HISTORY OF BIG

Blacks In Government was organized in 1975 and incorporated as a non-profit organization under the District of Columbia jurisdiction in 1976. BIG has been a national response to the need for African Americans in public service to organize around issues of mutual concern. BIG’s goals are to promote EQUITY in all aspects of American life, EXCELLENCE in public service, and OPPORTUNITY for all Americans.


BIG is a non-profit 501©3 bi-partisan organization comprised of Federal, State, and local government employees committed to achieving excellence in government through equal employment opportunity. The Blacks In Government Annual National Training Conference has proven to be a viable training tool and career development resource for both government and non-government employees and agencies.


GOALS AND OBJECTIVES


  1. To be an advocate of equal opportunity for Blacks in government.
  2. To eliminate practices of racism and racial discrimination against Blacks in government.
  3. To promote professionalism among Blacks in government.
  4. To develop and promote programs which will enhance ethnic pride and educational opportunities for Blacks in government.
  5. To establish a mechanism for gathering and disseminating information for Blacks in government.
  6. To provide a nonpartisan platform on major issues of local, regional and national significance that affect Blacks in government.mer & Current National BIG President


Ramona McCarthy Hawkins 1977-1978

Lonis C. Ballard 1979-1981


Mildred Goodman 1981-1984

Thomas O. Jenkins 1984-1984

James E. Rodgers, Jr. 1985-1986

Rubye S. Fields 1987-1990



Marion A. Bowden 1991-1994

Dorothy Greening 1994-1994

Oscar Eason, Jr. 1995-1998

Gerald R. Reed 1999-2002


Gregory Reeves 2003-2004

Darlene H. Young 2005-2008

J. David Reeves 2009-2012

Darlene H. Young 2013-2016



Former & Current National BIG Presidents


Darlene Young

Nat. BIG President