The Switch Up Election Series — What polls say about Black voters ahead of November

by Black Futures Lab | Oct 9, 2024 | Op-Ed

Kristin Powell is the principal of the Black Futures Lab, an organization working to build political power through civic engagement. Powell sat down with The Hill’s The Switch Up just days after President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race and endorsed Vice...

Paint The Polls Town Hall Dissecting The Policy Issues That Directly Affect You

by Black Futures Lab | Sep 12, 2024 | Uncategorized

Did you watch the conventions? Did you read the policy booklets? Well, we did and want to share with you our insights. Join us with a group of experts to break down how the policy issues in this election will directly affect you. Covering Economy, Housing, Health...

Nine National Groups Join Forces to Mobilize 1.6 Million Black Voters in Key Battleground States

by Black Futures Lab | Aug 14, 2024 | Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  August 14, 2024Contacts: Bilen Mesfin Packwood, bilen@change-llc.com Ahuatl Amaro, ahuatl@change-llc.com  Nine National Groups Join Forces to Mobilize 1.6 Million Black Voters in Key Battleground States  New Black Power Voters Alliance Launches...

Black Census Project releases Black Economic Agenda for lawmakers ahead of election season

by Black Futures Lab | Aug 12, 2024 | Uncategorized

As voters consider their options in the 2024 elections, political parties are reaching out to the Black communities for their support. Candidates are vying to understand the Black community’s biggest concerns and priorities, like the economy, which initiatives like...

Black US voters’ economic priorities revealed in new advocacy agenda

by Black Futures Lab | Aug 9, 2024 | Uncategorized

Black Americans strongly support initiatives that would increase the minimum wage to $17, make affordable housing more accessible and create an equitable tax system, according to Black to the Future Action Fund, a political advocacy thinktank. On Thursday, the group...