RICHARD HATCHER

Mayor of Gary (1968-1988)

“Together, we shall beat a way; together, we shall turn darkness into light, despair into hope and promise into progress.”

Richard Hatcher was one of the first two African Americans to become mayor of a big city in the country. His young activism paved a way for a career fighting for civil rights and justice for those who had been oppressed.

Birch bayh

United States Senator (1963-1981)

“I think we have a number of young people – like yourself – who want to make a difference.”


Birch Bayh served as a champion of young people representing Indiana in the United States Senate.  His legacy lives on in young people across the nation thanks to his drafting of the Twenty-Sixth Amendment which lowered the voting age to eighteen.

OUR COMMITMENT
Our COMMITMENT

  Elevating our voices

The
governing body of IYD strives to represent and elevate the voices of young Hoosier Democrats. We couldn’t accomplish that without celebrating our diversity and fostering a safe environment of inclusion. Together we are able to bring everyone’s ideas to the table and empower young people across the state.