WE BELIEVE every Black man deserves a job to support themselves and their families with family sustaining wages or a basic income.
WE WANT programs to help fathers, cash assistance for black teens, and low-interest capital loans for Black-owned businesses.
WE BELIEVE no man should be jailed for failing to pay child support if he cannot afford it. The 2011 Supreme Court ruling in Turner v. Rogers made it clear that no one can be jailed without proof they can pay. We call for the release of all Black fathers imprisoned for nonpayment since 2012.
WE DEMAND laws that allow fathers to remain part of their children’s lives, even if they cannot provide financial support, through mediation and shared custody options tied directly to financial support.
WE DEMAND an end to states and counties using protective orders as a substitute for custody. The justice and family court system must stop breaking Black families apart.
WE BELIEVE every Black man deserves free and quality healthcare (e.g. Medicare For All) that prioritizes and focuses on mental health, substance use disorder, suicide, chronic illnesses, and preventive care grounded in the social drivers of health framework.
WE WANT community-based health interventions, such as lead removal, and comprehensive education about issues impacting health and opportunities for more Black men in healthcare professions. Research should target health and environmental issues affecting Black men. We demand an end to environmental racism and exploitation that harms the health of Black communities.
WE BELIEVE in holding the police accountable for ongoing brutality and racial targeting.
WE DEMAND Congress and States pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would stop police from abuses of power. In recognition of this Act, we honor Black Americans killed unjustly by law enforcement, and stand in solidarity against police, political and community violence of all kinds.
WE WANT to eliminate qualified immunity, chokeholds, no-knock warrants, racial profiling and pre-textual traffic stops. Non-Armed community policing, universal de-escalation officer training, mandatory body cams and residency requirements must become a normal part of policing.
WE BELIEVE every Black man should have equal access to voting. That includes the automatic right to vote for justice involved Black men that have completed their sentences.
WE BELIEVE that Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to protect voting rights and stop states from blocking or limiting our votes.
WE BELIEVE that States should pass versions of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act when the Congress fails to or is unable to pass this legislation.
WE BELIEVE in schools and community institutions that teach Pre K-12 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH, HISTORY, HUMANITIES (Art, Culture), and HEALTH that reveals the truth about Black history and prepares our children for success. We also support alternative learning models, vocational education and training.
WE BELIEVE in multiple resourced pathways for access to higher education and low-interest student loan and forgiveness programs
WE BELIEVE that all public education must be equitably funded, reflect ALL cultures, and teach about the challenges we’ve endured and the challenges we still face.
WE BELIEVE housing is a right and that every family deserves safe, healthy and affordable housing.
WE DEMAND programs for building low-cost housing, cooperative housing, support for first-time homebuyers, and resources to make homeownership possible for all.
WE DEMAND an end of homelessness among black people.
WE BELIEVE that through racism, Jim Crow laws and redlining, federal, state and local governments have neglected or disinvested in Black communities resulting in poverty, food deserts and crumbling housing, businesses, schools and infrastructure.
WE DEMAND that there must now be an investment in our neighborhoods with clean environments, job training, education and programs that will stop violence and poverty. Justice 40 funding should go only to states that follow fair rules for supporting our communities.
WE BELIEVE in DEI, and an end to discrimination because of hair, race, religion, sex, culture or background.
WE WANT an end to corporate exploitation, white privilege, and racial and social preferences.
WE DEMAND national and state laws, like the CROWN Act, to protect us in schools, workplaces, and public spaces.
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WE BELIEVE the fight for Black men’s dignity doesn’t stop at the border. U.S. foreign policy must reflect a commitment to the well-being of African and Afro-diasporic men globally. That includes peace building, fair immigration policies, and partnerships that empower—not exploit—Black nations.
WE BELIEVE Black men are owed reparative justice for slavery, segregation, and systemic harm. Reparations must include direct payments, land, debt relief, and investments in housing, education, and health.
WE BELIEVE that our labor should be valued and celebrated.
WE DEMAND action on and passage of H.R. 40 and programs that build generational wealth.
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WE BELIEVE Black men deserve equal protection, dignity, and freedom from discrimination in race, religion, sex, culture and ethnicity, political identity, economic status.
WE BELIEVE Black men deserve the same rights, opportunities, and dignity as anyone else. We demand strong civil rights enforcement and policies that uphold our humanity and spiritual enlightenment in every system.
WE DEMAND laws and policies to fix the systems that have harmed our families and communities for far too long.
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