The Black Futures Lab

"This is for everyone in our community. 211,000 Black people spoke about what they wanted and this agenda is an answer to that.” 👏🏾 We greatly appreciate YES! Media for highlighting Black to the Future Action Fund's Black Economic Agenda, which offers a set of key economic priorities for our Black communities across the United States. ‬ ‪Watch this interview featuring our Principal Kristin Powell as she emphasizes the importance of urging elected officials and candidates to develop and deliver economic policies that benefit Black people. Check out the full interview at the link in our bio and let us know what excites you the most about our Black Economic Agenda.‬ ‪#BlacktotheFutureActionFund #YesMagazine #BlackCensus #BlackFuturesLab

Last night at the DNC Michelle Obama said "do something". Our team is in these streets talking to voters and turning them out to the polls. Join us in contacting 250,000 Black voters this fall. www.blackfutureslab.org

Fresh off the press from WABE featuring our sister organization Black to the Future Action Fund's release of their Black Economic Agenda! Read some of the major gems 💎 from from this article below 👇🏽: 👉🏾 Our Principal, Kristin Powell shares, “It’s really important in this state where there’s so much movement in Black individual wealth and Black businesses that we also have a conversation about the policies that stand in the way of our whole community truly having wealth … not just in this state but across the country.” 👉🏾 “There is a lot of money being spent on misinformation that is literally being spent on the Black community,” said ConsciousLee. “For instance, the idea that Kamala isn’t Black, right?” He said the agenda will help people in his community make informed decisions more tailored to their well being. 👉🏾 “They approach us from a holistic approach,” added singer and songwriter Trae Crockett said following the panel. “For example, if you say that we’re gonna address health care, but we’re not gonna address housing … you leave room for people to undercut us again because they may give us that but still they may take from us in another area.” Read the full article linked below, and big thanks again to everyone who came out and participated in our #BlackEconomicAgenda launch event. https://lnkd.in/gZAFs7Yd #BlacktotheFutureActionFund #BlackFuturesLab

See us in the streets and we'll catch you at the polls! 👏🏽🗳️ This past week our team took some time at our offsite to canvass and knock on doors in rural North Carolina neighborhoods. We talked to Black people about the importance of voting in local, state, and national elections, and what changes do they want to see in the communities and beyond. Interested in canvassing with our growing Black Futures Lab team? Check out our jobs page to find out how to get involved! #BlackFuturesLab #BlacktotheBallothttps

#YourVoiceYourPowerYourVote is coming back for the U.S. elections. 🎤 We're so excited to partner with Sony Music as they work on aiming to inform our communities around registration and the voting process. Follow along as they offer educational resources to ensure that voters are ready to participate in the 2024 elections. #BlackFuturesLab #sonymusic

"What we're seeing is that Black folks are aligned with the values of the democratic party, however they have not been delivered for." 🗳️ In case you missed it 👀, check out this dynamic conversation between Roland Martin and our Principal, Kristin Powell as she shares insights from our newly-released #BlackCensusProject — a survey of +200,000 Black people across the country. To watch the full interview, click here -  https://lnkd.in/g8MYHMb3 #BlackFuturesLab #BlackCensus #RolandMartinShow

🌟 Join our team! We're hiring passionate individuals who are ready to roll up their sleeves and build Black political power with us! If you're looking to join a dynamic team and use your skills to help transform our communities, we want to hear from you! Check out our openings and apply today. https://lnkd.in/gCWjUjUE

North Carolina’s primary is March 5th, and voters can cast their ballots starting today! In-person early voting ends March 2nd at 3 pm. 🗣️North Carolinians, don’t wait or hesitate…vote early! #BlacktotheBallot

Happy Black Love Day, y’all! 🫶🏿🖤 Founded in 1993 by Ayo Handy Kendi, Black Love Day is based on 5 tenets of love: for the creator, self, family, the Black community, and each other. Join us in spreading love this #BlackLoveDay – it’s the only way! 🖤

Last month we kicked off our “We Got the Power” series, a 3-part training program focused on power-building and campaign planning. The inaugural cohort of over 15 partner organizations from across the country will participate in virtual and in-person sessions and will learn the foundations of organizing, how to build campaigns, and practical strategies and tactics to organize our communities. THIS is what building Black political power looks like!