The Black Futures Lab

🌟 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!

"If you’re a North Carolina resident, stop 🛑 what you’re doing and make sure you’re registered to vote for the 3/5 primary! TODAY is the last day to register! And, if you’re registered, but have… ✅ Recently changed your name; ✅ Moved to a new address; or ✅ Changed political party affiliation …you need to update your registration - not now, but RIGHT NOW! Go to bit.ly/bflvoter and get it done! #BlacktotheBallot"

🔊We’ve got some BIG news to share: In June of this year, Black Futures Lab’s Principal, Alicia Garza, will be stepping down from her role to join the JPB Foundation as Senior Vice President of Movement Infrastructure and Explorations. In her new role, Alicia will be responsible for moving resources and funding to build the movement we need and the movement our communities deserve. While we’re sad to see her go, this is a huge win for all of us and we couldn’t be prouder. Congratulations, Alicia! And from all of us here at the Lab, thank you for your vision, your leadership, and your service. We are excited to announce that Black Futures Lab’s Deputy Director, Kristin Powell, will steward the organization into its next era. An organizer and strategist, with over a decade of experience building power, we are thrilled to have Kristin at the helm to take us to the next level. Towards Power! Alicia’s full statement linked in BIO "Passing the Torch."

Calling all North Carolinians! 📣 You have an important election coming up! North Carolina is 1 of our 5 priority states and this year, we'll be on the ground organizing and mobilizing Black voters in the state to show up and show out at the polls. Swipe through to learn more about the upcoming primary and - if you are a North Carolina resident - head over to bit.ly/bflvoter to register to vote today!

We're Hiring! Black Futures Lab is hiring a Director of Communications to develop and lead our marketing and communications strategies. If you're passionate about building Black political power and are an experienced communications professional, excellent in your craft, check out the full job description here: https://lnkd.in/g5idnVwD!

🚨🚨THIS.IS.BIG🚨🚨 The Black Census, once the largest survey of Black people conducted in the United States since Reconstruction, is now believed to be the largest survey of Black people in American history! 👊🏿🎊 Shout out to the over 125,000 Black people that have already taken the Black Census. Thank you for answering the call! Your voice will help shape a Black agenda that fights for the things our communities need and deserve. If you haven’t taken the Black Census — there’s still time! Take a few minutes to share your concerns, hopes, and dreams for the future, and help us reach our goal of 200,000 responses. Head over to blackcensus.org to take the Black Census today! Ain’t nothing we can’t do together! 🖤✊🏿 #BlackCensusProject #BlackCensus