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The Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus is the oldest and only organization in the city focused exclusively on improving
the overall health and well-being of Black gay, bisexual
and same gender loving men.

OUR MISSION

Founded in 2005, the Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus is a grassroots organization led by Black gay, bisexual, and same gender loving men, whose vision is a world where our community experiences complete physical, mental and social well-being. 

The mission of Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus is to advance health equity among Black gay, bisexual and same gender loving men by developing community-centered leadership and innovative programs.  

This includes eliminating HIV within our community, which we define as preventing all new HIV infections and ensuring every man in our community living with HIV achieves a sustained undetectable status.


OUR STAFF

Keith R. Green, PhD, MSW
Executive Director

Dr. Green is a native Chicagoan with
strong community roots and an extensive history as an organizer, educator, researcher, and advocate. He currently serves as Executive Director for the Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus, a grassroots community-based organization focused on advancing health equity among Black gay, bisexual and same gender loving men through community-centered leadership and innovative programs. As a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, Dr. Green earned a master of social work degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a PhD in social service administration from the University of Chicago. He previously served as an associate editor for Positively Aware magazine and as director of federal affairs for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. Dr. Green is also an award-winning spoken word artist and was inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame by Mayor Raum Emmanuel in 2012.

Shakur Silas
Program Manager

Shakur is a tenacious advocate and spokesperson for those who feel they have no voice. After receiving his B.S, he has devoted his professional career to advocating for brotherhood, mental health, financial literacy and finding solutions that fit meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Since joining the Caucus he has aided in the development of advancing the programming from social systems to identifying all aspects of health and helping the community live their best lives.

Jada DeJesus
Operations Specialist

Jada is a steadfast believer of advocacy for those unable to pursue it themselves. She strongly values mental health and personal wellness. After completing her B.A. , she began working at the Caucus to achieve her goal of being an ambassador for change in the disparities that exist within the community both within physical and mental health. 

Pierre Sanders
Program Coordinator

Pierre is a Chicago native, born and raised on the southside. He received his BA and has 15+ years of hospitality, network and customer service experience. Pierre switched careers and was extended an opportunity to work with and for his community, joining the CBGMC team. His personal mission is to assure that the voices of Black gay, bisexual and same gender loving men are heard, our works acknowledged and equality for ALL is truly achieved.


OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Harold Gatewood
Board Chairman

Jamie Frazier
Vice-Chairman

Jeremy Davenport
Treasurer

Lora Branch
Board Member

Dr. Terrance Weeden
Board Member

Eric Welch
Board Member

Howard Branch
Board Member

Stephen Hale
Board Member

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS INCLUDE:
Allen Womble, Reginald Jackson, Timothy Jackson


OUR CAUCUS CORE MEMBERS

Andrew McCullough

Iman Moore

Gene Pool

Justin Jones

Charles Lawman

Jonathan Crowder

OTHER CORE MEMBERS INCLUDE:
De'Angelo Lasley, Jaiden Johnson, Larry Dean, and James McCoy.