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Black Freedom Fund invests in the leaders and organizations at the center of Black communities, advancing people-led solutions to secure the future all people deserve. www.fundblackfreedom.org

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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Stronger connections. Shared resources. Collective power. Black Freedom Fund is proud to be part of @nnbfforg and a national network working to strengthen Black philanthropy and support sustained investment in Black communities. Explore the network at nnbff.org.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
We are proud to continue our commitment to communities impacted by the Eaton Fire through the Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund, which is providing $3.5 million in its second-round grant cycle to 37 organizations. Swipe to meet our 2026 Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund grantee partners. ➡️
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
At our 1-year anniversary event, Quincy Jones III shared how access to resources can turn talent, vision, and ambition into possibility. At Black Freedom Fund, we invest in organizations so they have the resources to build power, pursue bold ideas, and create the futures our communities envision.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The power of Black philanthropy! The impact doesn't stop with one person, one organization, or one moment. It strengthens families, creates opportunities, and builds something future generations can carry forward. Investing in Black communities today helps shape what becomes possible tomorrow.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
#TBT to our 1-year anniversary celebration event! A huge thank you, once again, to all the funders, community leaders, artists, organizers, and community members who make this work possible. 📸: Ibrahim Robinson
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
We asked attendees at our Juneteenth celebration, with the Oakland Museum of California, what Black love meant to them. Tell us what Black love means to you! ⬇️
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
During her sabbatical, Shimica Gaskins traveled to South Africa and returned with a renewed commitment to modeling the self-care she hopes the next generation of leaders will embrace. Read her story: fundblackfreedom.org/stories-from-t…
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
$4.6 million invested in Black-serving organizations across California. This year's grantmaking is the most expansive in Black Freedom Fund's history, supporting organizations advancing housing, immigration, economic justice, and more. Read more: eurweb.com/california-black-news
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Juneteenth is more than a holiday. It's the joy of a people who kept their culture, their community, and their spirit alive through the unimaginable horrors of being enslaved. It’s also a celebration for all who have been building toward freedom ever since.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
At a moment where Black people's dignity, rights, and economic futures are under increasing attack, BFF is meeting the moment by fueling additional leaders in even more communities throughout the state. Read more about the work and the future our communities deserve. bit.ly/43GA8iY
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
What does Black Freedom mean to you? This year, as we approach Juneteenth, we’re holding that question with curiosity, urgency, and hope. These answers from our community of leaders, grantees, and supporters inspire us.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Juneteenth! at the Museum is happening next Friday! It’ll be a day of Black joy and creativity through live music, art, food, & family-friendly fun.⁠ ⁠ 📍The Oakland Museum of California 🗓️ June 19 | 11AM–4PM⁠ ⁠Tickets $10 | Free for kids 12 & under 🔗 bit.ly/4uIfHNS
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
What happens when we invest in Black communities? We create solutions, leadership, and ideas that benefit all.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
In the 1960s, the City of Palm Springs deliberately destroyed the homes and community of Black and Latino families living in Section 14. Decades later, survivors are still fighting for acknowledgment, and restitution. Learn more about their ongoing fight for justice: section14survivors.com
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Today is the day. California's primary election is happening right now. Polls are open until 8 PM. Need help? Questions about same-day registration? Lost your ballot? Call 1-800-345-VOTE (8683) or visit vote.ca.gov
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Today, we honor Assata Shakur. Not just her memory, but her mission. The tradition she refused to let die. The fire she passed forward. The “Carry It On” Memorial program starts at 1 pm PT/4 pm ET and will be livestreamed at www.youtube.com/live/MVNAVg7mF2o
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Carryin' On: Celebration of Life, Legacy, and the Work
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Join us June 19 for Juneteenth! at the Museum. There will be live performances, and food from Black Bay Area vendors, turf dancing, local Black artisans, and the film premiere of Memories in Motion: The Life and Art of Mildred Howard. Tickets $10 | Free for kids 12 & under 🔗 bit.ly/4uIkgIL
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
On a recent episode of The Raid Podcast, Marc Philpart, President & CEO of Black Freedom Fund, reflected on the role communities play in shaping what comes next. Watch the full episode here: bit.ly/3PCu2wx
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
As Jamie Allison, ED of Walter & Elise Haas Fund, put it: it’s a future where being born Black does not determine the opportunities you have access to. This is the vision behind investing in Black communities. It’s not just responding to inequity, but building the conditions for people to thrive.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
The June 2 primary will determine who is on November’s ballot. There’s too much on the line to sit this one out. May 18 is the registration deadline for the primary. If you miss the deadline, don’t worry; you can get an in-person provisional ballot at certain locations. Visit vote.ca.gov for more.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
BFF invests in Black-serving organizations with intention and long-term commitment. Because real change requires more than representation. It requires institutions built for us and by us.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Listen to Héctor Sánchez-Flores, Executive Director at National Compadres Network (NCN), reflects on why the work of Black Freedom Fund is essential to advancing racial justice and equity for all.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
California — your primary is on June 2, and the deadline to register is May 18. This is the moment to make sure you and your people are ready. Visit sos.ca.gov/elections for registration info, your polling place, and everything you need to show up and show out at the polls.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Black Freedom Fund CEO Marc Philpart joined John Carlos Frey on The Raid Podcast to discuss the ongoing terror of ICE raids and the intersection between the fight for Black empowerment and immigrant rights. Listen to the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts: bit.ly/4dc1HVC
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
If one community is left behind, the system doesn’t work. At Blue Notes & Black Vines, Thurman V. White Jr., Metta Fund trustee (@mettafund.bsky.social), shared why the future of American prosperity is tied to how we invest in Black communities.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
#tbt to when we partnered with @MOCA_LA for First Fridays: MONUMENTS. It was an evening of art, community, and conversation that felt like exactly what this moment calls for. The exhibition runs through May 3 at The Geffen Contemporary. Learn more: bit.ly/48wcA3b 📸: Bryan Alexander Proctor
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
The Supreme Court just gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Justice Kagan: it's "all but a dead letter." NAACP : "a betrayal of Black voters." @aclu.org: "one of the last seatbelts of our democracy — gone." Black freedom can't be litigated away. The work continues.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
TOMORROW. Black California's Governor Candidate Forum. 8 confirmed candidates: Butch Ware, Tom Steyer, Matt Mahan, Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa, Ramsey Robinson, & Nancy Young. April 29 · 6pm PT · Virtual · Free Register: bit.ly/4cxzUQB #GovernorCandidateForum
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Black freedom is about access and opportunity. It’s the ability to move through the world without barriers shaping what’s possible.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
California’s gubernatorial candidates will answer directly to Black voters. Virtual · Free · Register now: bit.ly/4cxzUQB Black Freedom Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and does not support or oppose any candidate for public office.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We partnered with the California Community Foundation to launch the Black LA Relief and Recovery Fund to ensure a community-led and equitable recovery for all of Dena. $3.6M distributed. 37 orgs supported. The work continues. Donate to support the ongoing recovery: bit.ly/43aNYv7
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Black Freedom Fund's Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund
Black Freedom Fund and California Community Foundation have partnered to launch the Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund. This Fund will support community organizations on the ground working to meet th...
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
More than a year after the Eaton Fire, most Black homeowners in Altadena are still unable to rebuild due to insurance disputes, delayed permits, and contractor issues. “History has a word for this process, and it’s called displacement” - Lisa Odigie, Altadena housing advocate yhoo.it/48DzhCu
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Altadena residents warn: More than a year after the fires, most have not returned and displacement is already here
A year after the wildfires, roughly two-thirds of the damaged homes in Altadena have gone to developers, advocates warn. The
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
We’re proud to support @DemocracyFund’s #AllByApril campaign to ensure the nonprofit, nonpartisan organizations protecting our elections get the resources they need – early. Democracy can’t wait, and neither can those defending it. Learn more at allbyapril.org
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Our democracy can't wait. Join us! We're philanthropy moving money early for free, fair, and representative elections.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
What does Black Freedom mean to you? We're asking this question because the answer isn't singular. Black Freedom looks different depending on where you're standing, and every definition matters. Drop yours in the comments.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
To us, Black freedom is about having the power to make and shape the rules that impact us everyday; to ensure we have the tools to be the architects of our futures; and to secure the things Black people need and deserve to live with dignity, safety, opportunity, and power.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
BFF is proud to be an enduring institution for the racial justice movement. This work is about making sure our communities have the infrastructure and resources to win power for the long term.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Minnesota organizers and journalists have been on the frontlines of a federal immigration enforcement crisis. Philanthropy has a critical role to play in ensuring local leaders have what they need both in moments of crisis and for the long haul. fundblackfreedom.org/navigating-c...
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Navigating Crisis with Collective Power in Minnesota - Black Freedom Fund
Philanthropy has a critical role to play in ensuring that local leaders have the resources they need to respond in moments like this.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
"We owe [young people] the chance to wonder, to wander, to be bored on a Tuesday afternoon with nothing asked of them but their own becoming. Joy is not a retreat from justice; it is the very thing justice is supposed to make possible." drtorie.substack.com/p/leadership...
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Leadership Lessons
Let the Children Dream
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
In a victory for our partners at Altadena for Accountability, AG Bonta launched a civil rights investigation into the Eaton Fire response in West Altadena – examining if discrimination contributed to the devastating delays in evacuation alerts & emergency resources. www.latimes.com/california/s...
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California launches civil rights probe into botched evacuations in historically Black Altadena
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced an investigation into potential civil rights violations during the emergency response to the Eaton fire. West Altadena, a historically Black community, receiv...
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
The Playbook: Culture, Capital & Community Power, was a powerful gathering of cultural leaders, policymakers & movement builders. The key takeaway? The fight for racial justice is legacy work and it demands all of us to commit to the long game. fundblackfreedom.org/the-playbook/
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Culture, Capital & Community Power: Playing the Long Game for Black Freedom - Black Freedom Fund
On the eve of the Super Bowl, Black Freedom Fund hosted a powerful gathering at the intersection of culture, capital, and community power.
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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
🎉 Congratulations to our friend and colleague Marc Philpart, CEO of @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social, who was named to TIME's 2026 "Closers" list for his bold vision and leadership in driving measurable progress toward closing racial equity gaps and shaping a more just future. time.com/collections/...
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Marc Philpart Wants to See Sustained Support for Racial Justice
Find out why Marc Philpart is on TIME’s 2026 Closers list
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
We're proud to support the Empowerment Congress as it presents a voter education forum featuring candidates running for California Governor during its 34th Annual Summit this Saturday, January 17, 2026. Register and learn more here: bit.ly/3NaG5Qj
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34th Annual Summit - CA Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
Join the Empowerment Congress for our 34th Annual Summit, featuring a California Gubernatorial Candidate Forum!
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Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties @catalystsd.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Catalyst stands with 30 CA foundations to oppose changes to the "Public Charge" rule ➡️ The Dept of Homeland Security is proposing changes that would create widespread confusion and fear for immigrants and mixed-status families around accessing public benefits that exist to support their well-being.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Following last month's mass shooting, Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs joined several advocacy and nonprofit groups to launch the Heal Stockton Fund. BFF is proud to be an initial investor supporting both immediate and longterm recovery needs in the community. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
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Former mayor, nonprofits launch ‘Heal Stockton Fund’ as city grapples with grief
Money from the fund will also go toward tackling relocation and rent costs; mental health services and medical care; and victim witness resources
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Your dollars fuel pooled, community-rooted grantmaking across California—multi-year support, statewide reach, accountable results. Help us build long-term power and give today to invest in a better future for all. Donate now: bit.ly/bffdonation
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
📆  December 15 at 7 PM 📍  Bram Goldsmith Theater Join us for “SOUL OF THE HOLIDAYS,” a joyful night of Motor City soul, gospel, and holiday classics — all in support of the Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund. Get your tickets: thewallis.org/show-details...
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SOUL OF THE HOLIDAYS
When the Eaton Fire tragedy struck the residents of Altadena and Pasadena, we came together with the "SOUL OF THE HOLIDAYS"...Celebrating the sounds of Motor City, soul and Gospel in support of the Bl...
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
In a profile for University of Washington's alumni magazine, our President and CEO, Marc Philpart highlighted how BFF is supporting grassroots movements that are advancing racial justice, democracy, and community development across California. magazine.washington.edu/feature/thro...
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Through the Black Freedom Fund, Marc Philpart empowers organizations focused on racial justice, democracy and community development
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Major shoutout to our partners at Hill-Snowden Foundation for launching their Protect, Block, and Build initiative! In this pivotal moment for our country and our sector, when hard-won gains for justice are being rolled back, it is powerful to see philanthropy step up with bold leadership.
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Protect, Block & Build Initiative | HSF
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
2024 was a defining year for Black Freedom Fund and the communities we serve. In a year marked by both challenge and transformation, we invested in the leaders, organizations, and movements shaping California’s future. Read more in our 2024 Impact Report: fundblackfreedom.org/2024-impact-...
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Powering Possibilities: Black Freedom Fund’s 2024 Impact Report - Black Freedom Fund
We're proud to share BFF's 2024 Impact Report, showing what’s possible when resources meet community power.
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Black Freedom Fund @blackfreedomfund.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
"History will remember that the smart money wasn’t afraid—it was bold and invested with clarity, courage, and conviction." Retreating from DEI is bad for business and communities. And despite some political opposition, racial equity work is not illegal. fortune.com/2025/08/05/s...
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The DEI & ESG retreat isn’t just bad business, it’s cowardly. We define who we are in moments of fear, and it’s time to make a stand
We define who we are not in times of ease—but in moments of fear. Today, fear is everywhere.
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