I AM BLACK HISTORY | Christian Menefee

Christian Menefee

Christian Menefee is Black History because his journey reflects service over self, courage over comfort, and a deep commitment to protecting everyday people through action, not rhetoric.

Raised in Houston’s historic 18th Congressional District by two military parents, Christian Menefee was taught early the values of discipline, service, and standing up for what is right. He attended Houston public schools and, with the help of a Pell Grant, became the first in his family to graduate college. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and went on to law school at Washington University in St. Louis.

After law school, Christian made a deliberate decision to return home to Houston. While building a career as a commercial litigator, he devoted his time to service, volunteering at the hospital where his older brother had beaten cancer, leading civic organizations advocating for working families, and providing pro bono legal support to those harmed by injustice. He worked alongside the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, advised immigrant families impacted by the Muslim Ban, and challenged government overreach wherever it appeared.

In 2020, Christian unseated a three term incumbent to become the youngest and first Black Harris County Attorney. From his first day in office, he used the law as a tool to protect people. When Texas leaders attempted to restrict voting rights and undermine election results, he fought them in court and won. When corporations polluted Black and Brown neighborhoods, he forced accountability and cleanup. When businesses price gouged families during natural disasters, he held them responsible.

Christian also played a role in national legal efforts pushing back against Trump era policies, including attempts to cut funding for life saving medical research and deny birthright citizenship. While others talked about resistance, Christian built a record of results.

Following the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner, Christian Menefee was sworn into Congress to represent Texas’s 18th District. For the ceremony, he placed his hand on the same Bible his mother gave him as a child, a quiet reminder that his leadership is rooted in faith, family, and responsibility. His transition to Washington comes with urgency, balancing congressional duties with a rapidly approaching primary election, but his office has made clear he is prepared for the demands of the moment.

Christian is running for Congress because he believes working people deserve a government that truly has their back. He has made clear commitments to raise wages, expand access to healthcare, protect reproductive rights, strengthen public education, safeguard voting rights, address environmental injustice, support labor and career pipelines, and rebuild neglected communities. His vision centers dignity, fairness, and opportunity for all.

Christian Menefee is Black History because he represents a new generation of leadership grounded in preparation, courage, and accountability. He did not inherit power. He earned trust through service and action.

Black History is not only about who came before us. It is about who is willing to stand up now. And Christian Menefee is doing exactly that.