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BIG-The San Antonio Chapter (Alamo City)
The San Antonio (Alamo City) Chapter of Blacks In Government was formed in 1980. We are part of Region VI Council which has Chapters located in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. San Antonio Chapter of Blacks In Government seeks to engage and advocate on behalf of city, county, state, federal and military Government workers.
The San Antonio Chapter is committed to promoting excellence in government through equity of opportunity. The broad organizational goals and objectives include advocating for diversity, developing and promoting programs, which will enhance ethnic pride, educational opportunities, and providing a non-partisan platform on major issues of local, regional, and national significance. San Antonio Chapter is strategically located within Southwest Texas corridor and cultivates a desire to succeed, stimulate personal development and professionalism, and continuously focuses on achievement of equality through opportunity.
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San Antonio Chapter Meets the second Saturday of every Month
at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
111 Hobart St.
San ANTONIO TX 78237
NOTE: The Chapter also meets virtually by Zoom on the second Saturday monthly at 10 am CST. Contact us for meeting ID and passcode.
President, myra evans-manyweather
It is an honor to serve the San Antonio Chapter (SAC) of Blacks in Government (BIG) as its President. In this capacity, I pledge to use my 36+ years of military and civilian service leadership experience to uphold the values of the National organization while leading the local chapter in its effort to help achieve it's goals:
- To be an advocate of equal opportunity
- To eliminate practices of racism and racial discrimination
- To promote professionalism
- To develop and promote programs which will enhance ethnic pride and educational opportunities
- To provide a nonpartisan platform on major issues of local, regional and national significance
We will continue to move forward and grow professionally as we rise higher in 2025--together we can achieve greater heights.
BIG National President
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Honorable David A. Groves, National President
Message from Honorable David A. Groves, National President
Challenging Times
This has been an incredibly tumultuous week, and my heart and prayers are with those who were placed on Administrative Leave earlier this week. While the media has reached out requesting interviews, I felt it was essential to address the members of Blacks In Government (BIG) first.
Over the past several days, I have consulted with our Legal Review and Communications Chairs and Co-Chairs. I will convene an emergency meeting with additional NEC and NBoD members as we thoughtfully chart a course forward.
Blacks In Government remains steadfast in our great mission to promote excellence and provide unwavering support to all our members at the local, state, and federal levels of government. Despite the challenges we face, we are committed to upholding this mission with integrity, resilience, and dedication.
Our training and education efforts are currently under review. I assure you that we will approach this process with intentionality and transparency as we gain further insight into the current political administration’s policies and posture.
I urge each of you to stay informed about the executive orders and how they may impact you as government employees. Please take this opportunity to review and update your member profiles to ensure that government work email accounts are removed. Instead, use your personal or BIG.net accounts (if applicable) when conducting BIG-related business. I would also ask that if you’re using any government equipment or conducting any Blacks In Government business during government time, please cease until further notice. Please follow your current administration’s policies.
Know this: I deeply love and care for each of you, and I am praying for all of us as we navigate these challenging times. Let us remain strong, united, and committed to our shared purpose.
This too shall pass, and together, we will emerge even stronger.
David A. Groves
16th National President
Blacks In Government
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Blacks In Government® (BIG) was established in 1975 and incorporated in 1976 by a small group of African Americans at the Public Health Services which is a part of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare in the Parklawn building in Rockville, Maryland. The organization was viewed as essential to the Black civil service employee, based on a wide assortment of racially motivated problems faced by the HEW Black employees in Rockville.
Our Values
Our Mission
Our Mission
Loyalty, Dedication Responsiveness, Integrity, Selflessness, Service and Respect.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Blacks in government is mandated to promote Equity, excellence and opportunity through employee advocacy, professional development and empowerment of African-Americans and others dedicated to Justice and Equity at all levels of government.
Our Purpose
Our Mission
Our Purpose
To be an advocate of equal opportunity and professional development dedicated to justice for black government employees at the municipal, state and federal levels and all U.S. citizens.
