Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Our goal is to increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities.
Our 5 Core Beliefs
- The key to effective civic engagement and community power is understanding, respecting and supporting local infrastructure.
- BLACK VOTERS MATTER not only on election day, but on the 364 days between election days as well. This means we must support individuals and organizations that are striving to obtain social justice throughout the year.
- BLACK VOTERS MATTER *everywhere*, including rural counties and smaller cities/towns that are often ignored by candidates, elected officials, political parties and the media.
- In order for Black voters to matter, we must utilize authentic messaging which speaks to our issues, connects with our hopes and affirms our humanity.
- The leadership, talent and commitment demonstrated by Black women in particular must receive recognition and, more importantly, investment in order to flourish and multiply.
Our Activities
Voter Registration / GOTV
Increasing voter registration and turnout is an important aspect of building power, but this is just the beginning of our work.
Independent Expenditures
Although not a major aspect of our operations, BVMF will on occasion fund activities related to specific elections.
Policy Advocacy
We advocate for policies to expand voting rights/access, including expanded early voting, resisting voter ID, re-entry restoration of rights and strengthening the Voting Rights Act. We also advocate for policies that intersect with race, gender, economic and other aspects of equity.
Development / Training
We help development infrastructure where little/none exists. This includes staff training, candidate development and network development.
Our Founders
Cliff
Albright
Albright
LaTosha
Brown
Brown
