Oregon Black Political
Convention Purpose
The purpose of this convention is twofold. One is to
serve as a forum for delegates to discuss issues and
conditions, and to establish, through resolutions, the
positions of the Black Community, collectively, on
these issues and conditions affecting it. The other is
to endorse candidates running for public offices
during the Primary Election, who are sensitive and
responsive to the issues and conditions of Blacks in
Oregon.
The Oregon Black Political Convention (OBPC) is a
nonpartisan convention. It is held
during the spring
of election years and is hosted by the Oregon Assembly
for Black Affairs (OABA) through its Political Action
Committee. The convention is statewide in its focus.
OBPC is open to the public. Any individual or
organization addressing the concerns of Blacks in
Oregon may be a delegate to the convention. The
business of the convention is carried out by the
delegates. The actions and endorsements of the Oregon
Black Political Convention are the positions of the
convention and not those of the Oregon Assembly For
Black Affairs (OABA).
OBPC Campaign Support
Committee
The OBPC Campaign Support Committee (CSC) is a
subsidiary and political arm of the Oregon Black
Political Convention. The purpose of this committee is
to raise and distribute campaign funds to candidates
endorsed by the Oregon Black Political Convention that
is hosted by the Political Action Committee of the
Oregon Assembly for Black Affairs (OABA). Its
decisions shall be independent of OABA.
