Bergen County Black Caucus
Where it all started
The Bergen County Black Caucus (BCBC) was developed to play a significant role in advocating for the rights and interests of the Black community in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Community Engagement
The BCBC will be actively involved in community outreach and engagement efforts. This includes hosting events, forums, and workshops to raise awareness about issues affecting the Black community and to mobilize support for positive change.
Political Empowerment
The BCBC will play a crucial role in promoting political empowerment within the Black community. This includes endorsing and supporting Black candidates running for various political offices in Bergen County, as well as encouraging voter registration and turnout among Black residents.
Collaborations and Partnerships
The BCBC will likely form alliances and partnerships with other community organizations, advocacy groups, and political entities that share its goals and values. These collaborations will be intended to strengthen its impact and influence in Bergen County.
Policy Advocacy
The BCBC will be actively involved in advocating for policy changes and initiatives that benefit the Black community. This may include advocating for criminal justice reform, affordable housing, equitable access to healthcare and education, economic development, and other key issues.
Your active participation is vital in supporting the re-election of Black candidates in Bergen County. By engaging in this crucial effort, you contribute to the preservation and advancement of Black representation in local government. Your support ensures that the voices and concerns of the Black community are heard, represented, and acted upon effectively. Together, we can uphold diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our local leadership, fostering a stronger and more equitable Bergen County for all its residents.
Get involved today to make a difference and help secure the continued success of our Black candidates!
Bergen County Elected Officials of the Past
Rev. Walter S. Taylor
A 54‐year‐old Methodist minister, was elected as the first black Mayor of this city of 27,000 (Englewood) in 1971. Mr. Taylor, minister of the Galilee United Methodist Church, in the predominately black Fourth Ward here, who ran on the Democratic line, narrowly beat the Republican nominee, Henry Boemi. Mr. Boemi was the official Republican candidate after the party failed to nominate the incumbent, Mayor Ned Feldman, who ran as an in dependent candidate, apparently splitting the Republican vote.
Jack Drakeford
Councilman from the Fourth Ward (Englewood)
Wayne Hamer
Shirley Lacy
November 3, 1971
The first black Councilwoman from the Fourth Ward (Englewood)
Arnold Brown
The first black Assemblyman from Bergen County to serve in the Legislature
Vernon Walton
