African Americans in Howard County's (AAIHC) primary purpose is to endorse political candidates for leadership positions and expand the public policy debate to include racial and economic equality. The views are progressive with an arc toward improving the system for democracy, freedom and opportunity for all.

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AAIHC is the partner organization of the African American Coalition of Howard County (AACHC). As a point of clarification, the AACHC sponsors political forums and other community events, but AAIHC officially endorses candidates for political office.