Our principles

The Nationals’ founding principles and preamble.

Founding principles

The ideas behind the organization.

The party’s collective-action framework is organized around five themes.

Community connections, partnerships, and shared goals.

Participation, representation, and access to civic resources.

Institutional change, voting access, and equitable systems.

Technology, data, cybersecurity, and digital organizing.

Economic opportunity, career development, and family well-being.

The preamble describes the party’s commitments to African American families, communities, and allies through seven guiding principles.

Family and community empowerment

The preamble prioritizes family well-being and community connections, treating them as foundations for collective strength.

Economic prosperity and wealth creation

Its economic commitments include entrepreneurship, equitable access to capital, financial literacy, and wealth-building strategies.

Comprehensive justice reform

The party describes systemic barriers in criminal justice, housing, employment, and education as areas for reform.

Political representation and leadership

The preamble includes voting rights, development of candidates, and representation of community concerns at all levels of government.

Education for empowerment

Its education principles emphasize inclusion, equitable access, preparation for leadership, and opportunities for young people.

Health and wellness

The party identifies access to quality healthcare and physical, mental, and emotional well-being as priorities.

Solidarity

The preamble describes cooperation within the African American community and with allies around justice, opportunity, and prosperity.