Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Carla Brailey, Vice-Chair, Texas Democratic Party
Join us Thursday, February 21 for the BAD Membership Meeting! Hear what our plans are for 2019-2020 and hear one of our Leaders speak about the future of the party. Not a BAD member? You can join at the meeting!
An outstanding visionary and innovator, Dr. Carla Brailey has played a pivotal role in establishing the framework and foundation for long-term success in educational institutions, non-profit organizations and government agencies. While she serves as an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Texas Southern University, throughout her career, she has been repeatedly sought out as a consultant and subject matter expert in the areas of social justice, diversity and inclusion, Black women and empowerment, strategic management, organizational development, staff training, curriculum planning and program creation. She has provided professional advisement to Mayor Yolanda Ford, Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Transition Team, Project Rowhouses, the Imani School, Fredericka Phillips for 61st Precinct Judge Campaign, Sankofa Research Institute, Texan Dental, Harmony Science Academy, Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel at Howard University. Most recently, she became the Vice Chair of the Texas Democratic Party.
Early in her professional career, Dr. Brailey was tapped by Adrian M. Fenty mayoral administration in Washington, DC to serve in several leadership roles. She was at the forefront of the planning, development and execution of a newly formed office, the Office of Community Affairs, where she held direct oversight for nine community relations and constituent services offices and closely managed a $3-million budget. Under her leadership, the offices experienced significant improvement in overall organizational effectiveness, internal efficiencies and service delivery. During this time frame, she was also selected to serve as the mayor’s liaison for the 2010 Census, a highly critical campaign geared at increasing resident questionnaire participation to preserve federal funding for vital services in the DC community.
In a concurrent role as the Senior Religious Affairs Advisor, Dr. Brailey kept the Mayor abreast of key faith-based initiatives and pressing issues on a local, federal and national level. In addition, she frequently represented the Mayor’s interest at high-profile events. Previously, she was appointed as the Director for the Office of Boards and Commissions and successfully drove an intense, fast-paced applicant screening campaign for more than 150 vacant regulatory and legislative positions.
A solid believer in higher education, Dr. Brailey has contributed to educational growth and professional development of hundreds through her roles as a professor, guest lecturer and servant leader for Texas Southern University, University of Houston, Howard University, South Texas School of Law, Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University, New Leaders Council, Leadership Houston and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dr. Brailey is most excited to be a grant recipient of a faculty initiative to conduct an exploratory study on the life and legacy of the late Honorable Barbara Jordan. Her scholarship on social inequality, social justice and women empowerment is certainly apparent in her community engagement and will be most prevalent in her upcoming co-edited book on Women and Inequality in the 21st Century. Her many scholarly and servant leadership endeavors have also been recognized by the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce as a 2018 Role Model for Women in the Fast Lane of STEAM.
An engaging and vibrant speaker, Carla has been invited as a guest commentator, facilitator and moderator by Majic 102 FM KMJQ Sunday Morning Show with Marcus Davis, Fox 26, Andrew Rankin Chapel at Howard University, Greater Houston Black Chamber, Leadership Houston, Houston Museum-African American Culture, and several academic conferences in sociology and African American studies. Most recently, Dr. Brailey served as a Co-Host of the Saturday morning show, Impact Houston Live on KTSU 90.9 FM radio, where she co-produced, coordinated and facilitated impactful dialogue on issues related to community and public affairs, particularly the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. She is currently co-producer of Tiger Tuesday with Melinda Spaulding.
Her commitment to ongoing learning and professional development is reflected in Dr. Brailey’s well-rounded education and academic training. She holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Texas State University and several degrees from Howard University—a master’s degree in counseling psychology, a certificate in Women’s Studies, a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in sociology. In her many achievements, she is most humbled and proud to be the mother of her 10 year-old daughter, Marley J.
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Texas Legislative Black Caucus Summit
From February 26-28, 2017, the Texas Legislative Black Caucus hosted its Texas Legislative Black Caucus Summit. Themed The Bridge to Tomorrow the Summit examined important issues in the African American community including health disparities among African American men, graduation rates in the Black community, leadership issues, interactions with law enforcement, higher education achievement in the Black community, Black business opportunities with electricity and cable companies, Alzheimer’s care and a discussion on school choice among many others. Over 3,500 leaders, students and people of note attended the 3 day event, with free food and thrilling entertainment for all. In addition, notable speakers and performers thrilled attendees and over 60 scholarships totaling $120,000 were awarded to deserving high school students from across Texas at the scholarship banquet and galas. The event was a huge success!
Informative panel discussions addressed a wide range of critical issues including the access and quality of public education, entrepreneurship, human rights, and leadership.
Stay tuned for the 2019 Texas Legislative Black Summit which will surely be better than ever! You won’t want to miss it and your support of this endeavor is greatly appreciated.
From February 26-28, 2017, the Texas Legislative Black Caucus hosted its Texas Legislative Black Caucus Summit. Themed The Bridge to Tomorrow the Summit examined important issues in the African American community including health disparities among African American men, graduation rates in the Black community, leadership issues, interactions with law enforcement, higher education achievement in the Black community, Black business opportunities with electricity and cable companies, Alzheimer’s care and a discussion on school choice among many others. Over 3,500 leaders, students and people of note attended the 3 day event, with free food and thrilling entertainment for all. In addition, notable speakers and performers thrilled attendees and over 60 scholarships totaling $120,000 were awarded to deserving high school students from across Texas at the scholarship banquet and galas. The event was a huge success!
Informative panel discussions addressed a wide range of critical issues including the access and quality of public education, entrepreneurship, human rights, and leadership.
Stay tuned for the 2019 Texas Legislative Black Summit which will surely be better than ever! You won’t want to miss it and your support of this endeavor is greatly appreciated.
