CORE VALUES
Our values guide how we work with candidates, communities, and institutions every day.
PEOPLE-CENTRIC
We prioritize the lived experiences and dignity of every person impacted by policy.
COURAGEOUS TRUTH
We provide honest guidance to leaders, even when it is uncomfortable, because trust depends on truth.
PUBLIC GOOD
Success is measured by our collective progress toward opportunity, equity, and belonging.
MUTUAL RESPECT
We honor cultural, political, and experiential differences as a strength that enriches understanding and drives better governance.
COLLABORATIVE TRUST
We build trust through shared decision-making, transparency, and sustained partnership with the communities we serve.
REPRESENTATION
We believe progress is strongest when communities see themselves reflected in leadership, policy outcomes, and public decision-making.
African American represent one of the greatest untapped sources of civic and economic power in America. Their contributions are foundational to America's prosperity and its future.
Yet this civic and economic power is often under-engaged, misunderstood, or taken for granted in public life. TPPI exists to change that.
For candidates and policymakers, this work is essential to building trust, legitimacy, and durable coalitions.
HELPING CANDIDATES START 2026 OFF STRONG
You are running for office. You are doing everything you think you are supposed to do: shaking hands, knocking doors, and showing up anywhere there is a crowd of friendly faces.
But something is still nagging at you. Are you truly connecting with new supporters, or are you leaving critical votes on the table? How do you earn the attention of Black voters without risking missteps or controversy?
We help campaigns build trust deliberately and consistently, with clear guidance that reduces risk and strengthens engagement.
A monthly TPPI membership costs less than a typical campaign consulting expense and delivers year-round strategic support.
Let’s Build Together
Have questions or want to explore fit before committing? Reach out to TPPI to start a conversation.
OUR SERVICES
TPPI offers research-driven and relationship-centered services designed to strengthen collaboration between policymakers, institutions, and the communities they serve. Each service combines cultural intelligence with practical strategy to help leaders engage ethically, make informed decisions, and advance equitable outcomes across Texas and in winnable states around the country.
African American Voter Engagement & ACTIVATION
Already among the most consistent voters in American elections, African American voters are overwhelmingly pragmatic in how they cast their ballots. Campaigns that commit to engaging and activating this electorate strengthen trust, expand support, and improve turnout where it matters most.
POLICY PARTNERSHIP & CULTURAL COMPETENCE
This initiative helps candidates and policymakers engage African American communities with the respect, awareness, and cultural intelligence necessary to craft policy that is effective, inclusive, and grounded in lived experience.
ISSUEs assessment & ANALYSiS
TPPI provides objective, data-informed analysis of the social, cultural, and policy issues shaping African American communities across Texas and the U.S. We translate these insights into actionable recommendations that help leaders develop informed, culturally responsive strategies and policies.
Minority RELATIONS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
TPPI helps leaders build authentic relationships with diverse communities by listening first, understanding context, and co-creating outreach strategies that foster visibility, respect, and sustained collaboration.
LEVEL UP YOUR CAMPAIGN WITH
THE TEXAS PROGRESSIVE POLICY INSTITUTE
FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN ENGAGEMENT
Membership gives your campaign the guidance, insight, and cultural fluency needed to build trust, expand support, and compete effectively.