Dedicated to addressing critical social challenges, the Urban Legacy Foundation places a spotlight on the black wealth crisis, a frequently overlooked issue in America, even amidst anti-racism efforts. Through the promotion of skilling, entrepreneurship, and ownership, the foundation strives to amplify wealth-generating initiatives within the black community. Recognizing the profound link between wealth disparities and racial challenges, the foundation endeavors to uplift the quality of black life by fostering economic empowerment and growth.
We’re committed to dismantling racism and disrupting inequality to create a society where all people can truly be free. Our work includes civic engagement, systemically building racial equity, and supporting policies and institutions that prioritize the urgent needs of Black people, who are most impacted by race-based discrimination.
Founded in 1996, The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is an innovative think tank that connects academics, activists and policy-makers to promote efforts to dismantle structural inequality. We utilize new ideas and innovative perspectives to transform public discourse and policy. We promote frameworks and strategies that address a vision of racial justice that embraces the intersections of race, gender, class, and the array of barriers that disempower those who are marginalized in society. AAPF is dedicated to advancing and expanding racial justice, gender equality, and the indivisibility of all human rights, both in the U.S. and internationally.
ZINN EDUCATION PROJECT
TEACHING PEOPLE'S HISTORY
The Zinn Education Project promotes and supports the teaching of people’s history in classrooms across the country. Since 2008, the Zinn Education Project has introduced students to a more accurate, complex, and engaging understanding of history than is found in traditional textbooks and curricula. With more than 150,000 people registered, and growing by more than 10,000 new registrants every year, the Zinn Education Project has become a leading resource for teachers and teacher educators.
WWA is the leading advocacy group in Westchester County working to improve the lives of women by advancing racial, economic, and social equity and justice for all.
Join a diverse, non-partisan group of nonprofit organizations and individuals united in collectively working for change and solutions so that women, and those who identify as women, can thrive in a community that values equity, inclusion, opportunity and justice.
Rise Up works to advance gender equity and justice in education, health, and economic opportunity by partnering with visionary local leaders around the world. We build power with women, girls, and their allies by providing training, funding, and connection to a global network to help them achieve meaningful, lasting change. Rise Up works with leaders in Africa, South Asia, Latin America, and the United States to create a future where all people can thrive. Since 2009, Rise Up’s powerful network of 800 leaders has successfully advocated for over 185 new and improved laws and policies, positively impacting more than 160 million people around the world.
The Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus, Inc. (WBWPC), the brainchild of Alice C. Scott and Joan Mosley, was founded in 1976. The founding members were determined to expose and fulfill pivotal roles for black women in Westchester County politics. For over 42 years, the WBWPC has been vital in promoting the inclusion of African Americans; women in particular, in all phases of the political process. The WBWPC is a five-chapter, multi-partisan, political organization with chapters in Greenburgh – White Plains, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Greater Peekskill Area and Yonkers.
State by state and community by community, WFP is building a political home for all of us who see bigotry, bailouts, and business as usual in our political system and ask, “Is that the best we can do?”
The Westchester County Board of Elections is dedicated to ensuring that all eligible residents have the opportunity to register and vote in our county.
Brooklyn Voters Alliance (“BVA”) is an all-volunteer, non-partisan organization that works to protect and expand voting rights in New York State. We believe democracy is strongest when everyone has a voice. We promote voter participation, education, and civic engagement to ensure fairness and equal access to our fundamental right to vote.
The Westchester County Youth Bureau provides financial support, monitors and supports nonprofit agencies and organizations that provide programs and services to youth. The goal is to promote positive youth development and to encourage healthy lifestyles.