Our Focus Areas
The seven pillars of change that guide our work and drive our impact.
Our Approach to Change
At We The Black Voters, we believe in a comprehensive approach to addressing the challenges facing Black communities. Our work is guided by seven key focus areas that together create a foundation for lasting change.
Each of these pillars represents a critical aspect of our mission to empower Black communities through voter education, economic empowerment, and civic engagement.
Economic Equity
We work to close the racial wealth gap by promoting economic policies that benefit Black communities, supporting Black-owned businesses, and providing financial education resources.
- Advocacy for fair lending practices
- Support for Black entrepreneurship
- Financial literacy programs
Criminal Justice Reform
We advocate for reforms to address racial disparities in the criminal justice system, promote rehabilitation over incarceration, and support reentry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals.
- Sentencing reform initiatives
- Police accountability programs
- Reentry support services
Education Reform
We work to ensure equal access to quality education for Black students, address funding disparities, and promote culturally responsive teaching practices.
- School funding equity campaigns
- College access programs
- Teacher diversity initiatives
Housing Equity
We advocate for fair housing policies, promote homeownership in Black communities, and work to address historical redlining and housing discrimination.
- First-time homebuyer programs
- Anti-displacement initiatives
- Fair housing advocacy
Rebuilding Black Families
We support initiatives that strengthen Black families, promote fatherhood engagement, and address systemic barriers to family stability.
- Fatherhood initiatives
- Family support services
- Policy reform for family reunification
Renewing Black Voices
We work to amplify Black voices in civic engagement, promote voter participation, and develop Black leadership in politics and community organizing.
- Voter registration drives
- Leadership development programs
- Policy advocacy training
Empowering Rebirth
We support initiatives that promote healing, resilience, and renewal in Black communities, addressing historical trauma and building pathways to collective empowerment.
- Community healing initiatives
- Cultural preservation programs
- Intergenerational wealth building