Black Census Project

Black people across this nation are rising to build a future that values our humanity. Join us on as we stand on business to dream boldly and build what’s next.

Give to Black Futures Lab

Support our movement that empowers Black people to build and wield real political power.

We Got the Power Training Program

Level up your organizing game in our training program for Black organizers, leaders, and changemakers.

Give to Black Futures Lab

Support our ability to transform the way power operates for our communities and stand up to political attacks.

Who We Are

Black Futures Lab transforms Black communities into constituencies that change the way power operates—locally, statewide and nationally. The problems facing our communities are complex—the solutions require experimentation, innovation and political power. We deserve a government that represents us, policies that improve our lives, and politics that reflect our lives.

WHAT WE DO

2026 Black Census Project

The Black Census Project is the largest survey of Black people in America, a powerful space for Black communities to dream, define, and demand the democracy we deserve. Now in its third iteration, the Black Census is a radical invitation to join us as we stand on business to collect 300,000 responses that will produce a powerful new vision for a government that works for all of us.

We Got the Power Training Program

Our transformative training program equips Black organizers with strategies, skills, and resources to drive lasting change. Designed to close the gap in base-building, organizing, and campaign development in Black communities, we provide year-round training opportunities, hands-on learning, and a network of movement leaders.

Black to the Future Public Policy Institute

The Black to the Future Public Policy Institute is a policy advocacy and leadership training fellowship that provides the tools needed to transform Black communities into constituencies that wield independent, Black political power at the municipal, state, and federal level.

“Black people have always played a role in unlocking the promise of an America that has not yet been realized, and if there was ever a time to tap into that power—it’s now.”
Alicia Garza

Founder, Black Futures Lab

2026 BLACK CENSUS PROJECT: COMING MARCH 30

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