The Black Futures Lab

Major shout out to Omega Calhoun, our Georgia Lead Organizer for the incredible work he's been doing to help rebuild the Valdosta community after Hurricane Helene. 🙌🏽 Because of Omega's unwavering love for his community, combined with the support of Black Futures Lab, we've served over 3,000 families and provided them with essential resources such as food, water, and flashlights. Special thanks to Serving from the Heart Ministries for partnering with us to support our community. Together, we can continue to heal and rebuild as one tribe. If you're interested in partnering with us to support rebuilding efforts in Valdosta, Georgia and beyond, DM us. #BlackFuturesLab #CommunitySupport #ValdostaStrong #OnTheGround #PoweredByCommunity

🗳️ California! It's your time - register to vote before its too late to make your voice heard this election season. Here are the key deadlines you need to know: Last day to register by mail or online is October 21, 2024 and in-person is November 5, 2024. Find out your registration status or register to vote by visiting our Electoral Action Center at the link below. Let’s make a difference together! https://bit.ly/3TtIWEf #BlackFuturesLab #VoteReady #BlacktotheBallot #GetOutTheVote #VotingMatters

Black Americans are demanding change in the housing industry. ✊🏽🏡 According to our Black Census—the largest survey of Black people in American history — the lack of affordable housing is one of the most pressing issues our communities continue to face. To address this critical issue, Black to the Future Action Fund created the #BlackEconomicAgenda which outlines comprehensive policy changes that are designed to provide support and relief for Black folks. From widening homeownership options to securing tenant protections, we’re advocating for economic solutions that create stability and equity for our communities. Join the movement for change by dropping a ✊🏽 in the comments and click the link below to endorse the Black Economic Agenda. Let’s amplify our voices for a brighter future! 💪🏽 https://bit.ly/4ecXvE1 #BlacktotheFutureActionFund #ByUsForUs #BlackEconomicAgenda #BlackFuturesLab

Let’s shift the narrative. Immigrants aren’t the problem; it’s unchecked corporate greed that affects us all. For too long, those in power have pitted us against each other instead of addressing the real issues. Shout out to our Principal Kristin Powell for standing on business and telling it like it is. Together, we can debunk the misinformation and fight for a fairer future. 👏🏽 Check your voter registration status at the link in our bio—your voice matters. #BlackFuturesLab #BlacktotheBallot #VPDebate

"It's important that not only do we help ourselves rebuild, but we make sure that this election season, despite the hurricane, that we still have our ability to vote." - Kristin Powell, Principal All of us at Black Futures Lab and Black to the Future Action Fund continues to send peace, ❤️, and healing to every community that was impacted by Hurricane Helene. Special thanks ✊🏽 to our incredible team members in North Carolina and Georgia as they have been on the ground working tirelessly to provide relief and to ensure everyone can access their right to vote. 🗳️ Check your registration status and make your voting plan today by visiting our website (link below). https://bit.ly/3TtIWEf #BlackFutures #ClimateJustice #VotingRights #BlacktotheFutureActionFund #BlackFuturesLab.

🗳️ Hey, North Carolina and Wisconsin! Have you registered to vote yet? Here are the key deadlines you need to know: 👉🏽 North Carolina: Last day to register by mail or online is October 11, 2024 and in-person is November 2, 2024. 👉🏽 Wisconsin: Last day to register online and by mail is October 16, 2024, and in-person is November 5, 2024. Find out your registration status or register to vote by visiting our Electoral Action Center at the link below. Let’s make a difference together! https://bit.ly/3TtIWEf #BlackFuturesLab #VoteReady #BlacktotheBallot #GetOutTheVote #VotingMatters

Louisiana - we're going on tour to help build Black political power in your communities! 💪🏽 Join our #BlackFuturesTour as we share ways you can help build thriving Black communities through civic engagement and policy change. ✊🏽 From grassroots organizing to direct voter contact, we're focused on empowering our communities leading up to this historic election and beyond. We've come too far to stay silent, so click link below to learn more and take action! 💪🏾✨ https://lnkd.in/gxeJyjk8 📍 Event Details: 🕑 10/12/2024, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 🗓️ Black Futures Lab Tour by The River 📍 Ouachita River - South Grand Pavilion, 316 South Grand, Monroe, LA 🕔 10/18/2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 🗓️ 1st Saturday of Early Voting – Bend The Block 📍 525 Marshall St., Shreveport, LA 🕚 10/19/2024, 5 PM - 7 PM 🗓️ Conversation & Call to Action: Black Economic Agenda 📍 Fire Safety Center - 1810 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Monroe LA 🕙 10/26/2024, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 🗓️ Last Day of Early Voting – Souls to the Polls 📍 2111 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA #BlackFuturesLab #BlacktotheFutureActionFund #LouisianaBlackFuturesTour #CivicEngagement #OurVoteMatters

"For too long people in power have used government to block Black people from opportunities. And yet, overwhelmingly, Black people still believe the government can be a force for good. That's why we wrote our #BlackEconomicAgenda—a policy roadmap to improve our communities.” - Alexsis Rodgers, Political Director Last week, we hosted our first Black Economic Agenda event online and the energy and engagement from our community was off the charts! 💪🏾✨ Special thanks to everyone who shared their voices as we discussed the top issues and solutions outlined in our agenda. 👉🏾 Check out this insightful thread from our Political Director, Alexsis Rodgers, for key takeaways and next steps in our fight for economic equity. Help us keep this momentum going by endorsing our #BlackEconomicAgenda (link below) so we can reach our 25K goal! #ByUsForUs https://bit.ly/4ecXvE1 #BlacktotheFutureActionFund #BlackFuturesLab

🗳️ Attention, Georgia and Louisiana! Have you registered to vote yet? These are the important voting registration deadlines you need to know: 👉🏽 Georgia: Last day to register (online, in-person, and by mail) is October 7, 2024. 👉🏽 Louisiana: Last day to register online is October 15, 2024, and by mail or in-person is October 7th, 2024. Find out your registration status or register to vote by visiting our Take Action page at the link below. Let’s make a difference together! https://bit.ly/3TtIWEf #BlacktotheFutureActionFund #VoteReady #BlacktotheBallot #GetOutTheVote #VotingMatters

“Some of my friends who I've been trying to get engaged in this election, they'd say 'Oh yeah, I'm going to vote.' Now, they are going beyond saying 'I'm going to vote' but 'put me to work.” - LaTosha Brown, Co-founder of Black Voters Matter Fund. 👏🏽 Shout out to Reuters for highlighting our Black Power Voters Alliance initiative as we continue to mobilize 1.6 million Black voters in seven key states. Let’s match LaTosha Brown friends' energy this upcoming election to ensure our voices are heard! 🗳️ Click the link below to participate in an upcoming event near you and to learn more about the #BlackPowerVotersAlliance. https://bit.ly/4ehw7Fo ‬#BlackFuturesLab #BlacktotheFutureActionFund #OurVoteMatters