Organizations supporting the movement toward equity for Black Americans.

Board of Directors and Staff directories of each organization have been reviewed to confirm black representation (not tokenism) as of June 2020.

If you know of an organization that should be added please let me know!

The Bail Project

https://bailproject.org
The Bail Project, Inc. is an unprecedented effort to combat mass incarceration at the front end of the system. We pay bail for people in need, reuniting families and restoring the presumption of innocence. Because bail is returned at the end of a case, donations to The Bail Project™ National Revolving Bail Fund can be recycled and reused to pay bail two to three times per year, maximizing the impact of every dollar. 

United Negro College Fund

https://uncf.org
UNCF’s North Star is to increase the total annual number of African American college graduates by focusing on activities that ensure more students are college-ready, enroll in college and persist to graduation.

NAACP

https://www.naacp.org
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

Ladies of Virtue (LOV)

https://www.lovchicago.org
The LOV mission is to instill purpose, passion, and perseverance in girls, ages 9 to 18, while preparing them for college, careers and to become change agents in their communities.
LOV matches participants with mentors and prepare them for leadership through our culturally relevant character building, career readiness and civic engagement curriculum.  LOV provides project management, collaboration and communication training via our two to four month project experiences to empower girls to lead in the modern workforce.  After graduating from high-school, with successful completion of the LOV leadership program, participants are mentored and supported for six additional years as LOV 4 Life alumni. 

100 Black Men

https://100blackmen.org
The mission of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is to improve the quality of life within our communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans. ​
Through its intentional focus on mentorship across a lifetime, 100 Black Men of America’s local chapters prepare young men and women to realize their highest potential, by creating viable solutions to address local and national issues affecting African American communities.

Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA)

https://blackmentalhealth.com
BMHA is a private non-profit 501(c)3 organization which provides training, consultation, support groups, resource referral, public information, and educational resources regarding mental health and mental illness issues. Our mission has remained true to the original purpose: to develop, promote and sponsor trusted culturally-relevant educational forums, trainings and referral services that support the health and well-being of Black people and other vulnerable communities.

Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM)

https://www.beam.community
BEAM is a 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to remove the barriers that Black people experience getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing. They do this through education, training, advocacy and the creative arts. A collective of advocates, yoga teachers, artists, therapists, lawyers, religious leaders, teachers, psychologists and activists committed to the emotional/mental health and healing of Black communities. 

National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMI) - Black/African American Resources & Programing

**While NAMI does not have any Black people on their Board of Directors they do have some Black employees. This is not an endorsement to financially support them but rather a resource for Black Mental Health research and resources.

Identity & Cultural Dimensions: Black/African American: African Americans sometimes experience more severe forms of mental health conditions due to unmet needs and other barriers. According to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, African Americans are 10% more likely to experience serious psychological distress. African Americans are also more likely to experience socioeconomic disparities such as exclusion from health, educational, social and economic resources. These disparities may contribute to worse mental health outcomes.

Sharing Hope: Speaking with African Americans About Mental
Lack of information and misconceptions surrounding mental health issues prevent many members of the African American community from getting the help and support they need. Sharing Hope is an hour-long presentation that can help increase mental health awareness in African American communities by addressing a number of important topics:

• The signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and depression

• How to talk about mental health and decrease stigma

• An overview of recovery and how it’s possible

• The types of mental health services and supports available, including NAMI education and support programs

NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund

https://www.naacpldf.org
America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans. LDF also defends the gains and protections won over the past 75 years of civil rights struggle and works to improve the quality and diversity of judicial and executive appointments.

Until We Are All Free

http://www.untilweareallfree.com
UNTIL WE ARE ALL FREE is a collaboration between CultureStrike, Mobilize the Immigrant Vote, and Black Alliance for Just Immigration, responding to the call from Black leaders for immigrant and refugee rights advocates to boldly address racial justice and show up for Black lives. UNTIL WE ARE ALL FREE engages art and cultural strategy to build transformational solidarity and envision a more just, compassionate, and free world. UNTIL WE ARE ALL FREE works with artists across disciplines and leaders across sectors to break down the walls that separate us and challenge the incarceration, deportation, and detention of our communities.