NBAC Delegation Process
Here's a clear breakdown of the full delegation process. For the 2027 National Black Action Convention that will take place in Chicago, IL.
MIDWEST
ILLINOIS
OHIO
INDIANA
MICHIGAN
WISCONSIN
IOWA
MINNESOTA
MISSOURI
KANSAS
REP YOUR STATE
EAST COAST
NEW YORK
NEW JERSEY
MARYLAND
WASHINGTON DC
MASSACHUSETTS
PENNSYLVANIA
VIRGINA
REP YOUR COLLEGE
SOUTH
ARKANSAS
LOUISIANA
MISSISSIPPI
ALABAMA
TENNESSEE
KENTUCKY
GEORGIA
SOUTH CAROLINA
NORTH CAROLINA
FLORIDA
TEXAS
OKLAHOMA
Calling ALL Black Student Unions! We have 25 slots for college students to be voting members at the national convention. You we still need to fill out the delegate application and do the follow up interview. The National Selection Committee will vote to appoint all delegate candidates.
WEST COAST
CALIFORNIA
NEVADA
ARIZONA
COLORADO
WASHINGTON
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
1. Census Population Assessment
Using 2020 U.S. Census data (2023 ACS estimates where available), each state's Black or African American alone or in combination population is recorded. This number determines the population numbers of each region and how many delegates it sends to the National Convention.
Based on population southern states will have five delegates per state and the midwest, east coast and west coast will have 3 delegates per state. We will also have 25 open slots for college delegates.
Representatives from Black organizations will also be invited to attend to chair committee’s appointed by the Chairwoman.
2. Delegate Selection Committee
Within each state, 3-5 delegates are elected by the National Selection Committee. The selection committee is comprised of community volunteers from all five regions.
3. National Black Action Convention
All confirmed delegates must pay a $100 registration fee and cover their own travel expenses to Chicago for the convention. Hotels & food will be covered by the NBAC. The registration fee will be used for the NBAC budget.
College delegates must pay a $25 registration fee.