• Washington Government Relations Group

    A non-partisan, independent, membership association representing African American Government Affairs professionals. 

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    WGRG is one of the nation's largest networks for 

    African American Government Affairs professionals. 


    Our members span public, private and non-profit sectors and members 

    benefit from exclusive access to events, resources and direct connections. 

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Empowering Through Collaboration

Realizing the value of networking and the need to collaborate, African American lobbyists in our nation’s capital, formed the “The Second Wednesdays Group.” During the seventies and eighties, this group was instrumental in providing educational seminars and events for its membership that promoted professional advancement in the public affairs arena.

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Washington Government Relations Group Foundation (WGRGF)

The Washington Government Relations Group Foundation (WGRGF) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation established to administer and promote the charitable and educational activities of the Washington Government Relations Group (WGRG). WGRGF is charged with generating funding and support resources for minority undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in public policy, public administration, political science, community engagement or other advocacy disciplines.