Location

New Haven, CT

Birthday:

January 29

Contact Person

Darryl A. Hugley, M.S.

Contact phone

860-240-8555

E-mail

DivineShabazz@aol.com

Website

https://www.cga.ct.gov/aaac/

Interest

Advocacy

Description Interest

The AAAC's specific charge is to: Review and comment on any proposed state legislation and regulations that would affect the African-American population in the state; Advise and provide information to the Governor on the state's policies concerning African-American Communities; Advise the Governor concerning the coordination and administration of state programs serving the African-American population; Maintain a liaison between African-American Communities and governmental entities; Encourage African-American representation at all levels of state government, including state boards and commissions; Secure appropriate recognition of the accomplishments and contributions of the African-American population of the state; and Prepare and submit to the Governor an annual report concerning its activities with any appropriate recommendations concerning the African-American population in the state. In response to the challenge of its mandates, the AAAC continues to be an advocate for Connecticut African-Americans by setting legislative priorities and working cooperatively with state commissions and agencies as well as local and national organizations for the benefit its constituency.