Black Lives Matter Foundation Inc

Arts program - we are concentrating on the nexus of art and activism in pursuit of black liberation and the preservation and protection of black creativity. we support emerging and established individual black artists and organizations who are in solidarity with marginalized communities. in addition to uplifting the voices of the black arts community, this program serves as a connection point to provide art exposure and education for communities that are often left out, particularly for youth. through this program, we have purchased a property that has a production studio and office/communal spaces that serves as our artistic headquarters and allows us to effectively meet our programmatic objectives, including: creating cutting edge content about abolition and our well-being, convene established and emerging leaders in the global arts community; run art activations, create and curate artistic performances (film, television, theater, etc.); and run an ambassador and fellowship program to reach new audiences.

Frontline organizing - we are partnering with on-the-ground leaders and organizations at the local level that center abolitionist principles and are building radical black organizing models rooted in black power, self-determination and support of system impacted families. we are helping to keep abolitionist frontline organizers and activists safe by providing security services (both digital and physical) for them. white supremacists and aligned organizations represent a threat to organizers and activists and our mission will not be accomplished if these freedom fighters are not kept safe.

Healing justice - we are building a community of healing and nurturing ecosystems that support black communities impacted by oppressive structures and injustice. to that end, we are creating global initiatives that build coalitions amongst community activists, leaders, and organizers; and supporting the work of organizations as they support black-led and intersectional movement work locally and internationally, by building capacity, infrastructure, membership, and presence; providing seed funding; developing programming; providing trainings; and providing public relations, and communications.