Huntsville-Madison County Chapter
Empowering public civil workers for a brighter future.
Supporting equality, education and innovation.
HSV BIG is the essential organization to address and advocate the workplace and community issues facing African-American civil employees.
BIG functions as a solutions-based organization for African American civil employees to promote EQUITY in all aspects of life, EXCELLENCE in public service, and OPPORTUNITY for all Americans.
Chapter Profile & History
The first organizational meeting to form a BIG chapter in the Huntsville area was held on July 25, 1989 through the efforts of Mary Peoples, an Equal Employment Manager at the U.S. Army Space & Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command (formerly called the U.S. Army Strategic Defense Command).
BIG History
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.
Membership
Any employee or retiree of the Federal, State or Local government who is in accord with the principles, policies, and objectives of the organization may join. Regular members shall be given all privileges of membership, except being national delegates unless they are also chapter/regional members.
“Blacks In Government has been instrumental in elevating key issues and changing policies that have negatively impacted our members.”
— Mary D. Peoples, HSV-BIG Chapter President
JOIN US TODAY!
Become a member today or donate to our cause to ensure a better tomorrow for current and future members!
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
membership@hsvbig.org