Top 10 National Policy Priorities (United States)

1. Federal Recognition of Black American Lineage

Seek federal recognition of Black Americans (Foundational Black Americans, if that is the organization’s chosen definition) as a distinct historical and cultural ethnic community through appropriate legislative and administrative processes while remaining within existing constitutional and civil-rights protections.

2. National Economic Development Initiative

Support legislation creating:

  • Small business investment funds
  • Manufacturing incentives
  • Entrepreneurship grants
  • Cooperative business development
  • Community banking access
  • Financial literacy programs

3. Education Excellence Initiative

Promote:

  • Scholarships
  • STEM education
  • Skilled trades
  • AI and robotics education
  • Apprenticeships
  • Financial education
  • Black American history curriculum based on documented scholarship

4. Criminal Justice Reform

Support:

  • Fair sentencing
  • Faster review of wrongful conviction claims
  • Expanded forensic testing
  • Public defender resources
  • Improved police accountability
  • Community violence prevention

5. Housing and Community Development

Encourage:

  • Affordable homeownership
  • Neighborhood revitalization
  • Land restoration projects
  • Infrastructure investment
  • Community land trusts
  • Anti-blight initiatives

6. Healthcare Equity

Promote:

  • Expanded preventive care
  • Maternal health
  • Mental health services
  • Rural healthcare access
  • Mobile clinics
  • Health workforce development

7. Technology and Innovation

Support:

  • AI training
  • Semiconductor manufacturing
  • Robotics
  • Cybersecurity education
  • Patent assistance
  • Startup incubators
  • Research grants

8. Agricultural and Food Security

Develop:

  • Urban agriculture
  • Commercial farming
  • Aquaculture
  • Food processing
  • Agricultural cooperatives
  • Emergency food resilience

9. Infrastructure and Environmental Restoration

Support investment in:

  • Clean water
  • Brownfield cleanup
  • Flood mitigation
  • Renewable energy
  • Broadband access
  • Transportation modernization

10. National Civic Participation

Increase:

  • Voter education
  • Leadership development
  • Public policy education
  • Civic engagement
  • Community service
  • Government internship opportunities

Top 10 International Policy Priorities

1. International Economic Partnerships

Develop lawful partnerships for:

  • Trade
  • Investment
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology exchange
  • Entrepreneurship

2. Global Education Exchange

Establish:

  • Student exchanges
  • Research partnerships
  • Language programs
  • University collaborations
  • Technical training

3. Diaspora Business Network

Create a worldwide network connecting Black American entrepreneurs with businesses across Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

4. International Technology Cooperation

Promote collaboration in:

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Robotics
  • Biotechnology
  • Clean energy
  • Advanced manufacturing

5. Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Cooperation

Develop volunteer and charitable partnerships for:

  • Disaster response
  • Medical missions
  • Food assistance
  • Community rebuilding

6. International Healthcare Partnerships

Support collaborations on:

  • Medical research
  • Public health
  • Telemedicine
  • Disease prevention
  • Healthcare workforce training

7. Cultural Preservation

Promote:

  • Museums
  • Archives
  • Language documentation
  • Genealogy projects
  • Historical preservation
  • Cultural exchanges

8. International Investment Initiative

Encourage responsible investment in:

  • Infrastructure
  • Agriculture
  • Housing
  • Manufacturing
  • Sustainable development
    while respecting the laws and sovereignty of partner countries.

9. Global Environmental Stewardship

Advance projects related to:

  • Water restoration
  • Reforestation
  • Wildlife conservation
  • Sustainable fisheries
  • Renewable energy

10. International Representation and Dialogue

Seek observer status, partnerships, or participation—where appropriate and permitted—with international organizations, academic institutions, and civil society groups to contribute perspectives on economic development, education, culture, and human rights.

“Flagship” Initiatives

  1. Black American Economic Renaissance — expanding business ownership, manufacturing, banking, and investment.
  2. Future Workforce Initiative — AI, robotics, healthcare, engineering, skilled trades, and entrepreneurship.
  3. Healthy Communities Initiative — healthcare access, nutrition, environmental cleanup, and preventive care.
  4. Community Infrastructure Initiative — housing, transportation, broadband, parks, and resilient public spaces.
  5. Global Partnership Initiative — educational, cultural, scientific, and economic cooperation with partners around the world.