California Black Freedom Fund

Today and always, California’s philanthropic community is united in purpose: advancing racial justice, economic opportunity, and environmental sustainability. Together, we’re building a future rooted in justice and equity. CBFF is proud to join California Community Foundation, California Endowment, California Wellness Foundation, College Futures Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, James Irvine Foundation, Latino Community Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Tipping Point, and Weingart Foundation to protect and uplift our communities. #UnityAndProgress #ForThePeople #CAValues

As Black people, we know that when we build power together, we can shape the issues and solutions that most impact us, our families, and our communities. From the top of the ticket and all the way down the ballot, there’s just too much at stake for us to sit this election out! Visit https://lnkd.in/d7HgFRg to find your polling location, grab a friend (or two or three), and head to the polls to make your voice heard!

We’re less than 24 hours away from one of the most consequential elections of our lifetimes – the results of which will impact our communities for years to come. Before you head to the polls, make sure you have a plan! Confirm your registration and find your polling location: https://lnkd.in/d7HgFRg

Just 4 more days until Election Day! If you haven't already, take a moment to review the statewide ballot measures and learn what's at stake this year. 🗳️ Remember to return your ballot by November 5!

We’re excited to offer pro bono legal support through our Legal Education, Advocacy, and Defense (LEAD) for Racial Justice Initiative! This initiative helps organizations evaluate their race-conscious policies and programs, and develop strategies for navigating today’s challenging legal landscape. Organizations can receive free legal assistance from one of our LEAD partners, including Public Counsel, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area, and Adler & Colvin. Interested in pro bono legal assistance? Fill out this form to apply: https://heyor.ca/dWrZh8 Please note that submitting a request does not guarantee legal services.

Congratulations to our incredible grantee partners at ZEAL on their successful and powerful exhibit, "The Remedy is Solidarity: A Global Multimedia Anthology on Reparations Volume 1.1: Too Much Like Right”. The exhibit, curated by Auttrianna Ward and Malik Seneferu in support of San Francisco’s African American Reparations Advisory Committee, aimed to spark dialogue about reparations and highlight the history, displacement, and trauma of San Francisco's Black community. https://lnkd.in/eDwNQfEA

We’re so grateful to Marc Philpart from the California Black Freedom Fund for his powerful session during our September Monday Membership Spotlight! Now, don’t miss our final spotlight of 2024 with Sol Anderson, MBA, President & CEO of the Evanston Community Foundation and ABFE’s 2023 Trailblazer in Philanthropy Award recipient! Join us on Monday, October 21st at 12 p.m. EST and let’s end 2024 on a high note as we hear from one of philanthropy’s most impactful leaders. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eTJUH-z9

Our grantee, Gateway Educational Services of Santa Barbara, is hosting a town hall webinar on the state of education for Black students in Santa Barbara County. Join them next week on October 29th for this important conversation! Register to attend: https://heyor.ca/qMqZQf

We’ve seen some troubling over-generalizations lately in response to news about Black-led community organizations. This threatens to undermine essential initiatives like San Francisco’s Dream Keeper Initiative, which has made a lasting impact by supporting nonprofits that serve Black communities. Read more from San Francisco Foundation's CEO Fred Blackwell on why it's important for philanthropic organizations to reaffirm our commitment to equity and continue supporting the critical work being done. https://lnkd.in/g7DmdrZz

Join CBFF and our partners at Black Equity Collective, Black Equity Initiative-Inland Empire, LIVEFREE California, and the California Black Power Network tomorrow, October 10 at 6PM PST for Power to the Black Vote! We're bringing together Black voters across the state for a unifying rally as we make the final push to turn out our vote in this year’s critical election. We'll also have a live DJ, giveaways and information on how to stay civically active. 🗳️ This non-partisan event will help inform voters about the different propositions on the ballot this election and share pertinent voter registration information. Register here to attend: https://heyor.ca/jYI3U6