Replication of Proven Models

Implemented action steps to address challenges facing Black businesses in Arizona and tracked progress on those initiatives, including support for the inaugural Governor’s State Address for Black and African American Arizonans.

Leads advocacy initiatives including data-driven presentations to state government, awareness campaigns on Black maternal and infant health, and partnerships to advance healthcare equity and economic opportunity, such as supporting the Governor’s State Address for Black Arizonans and launching BirthTok with PSI-Arizona.

Raises awareness of rare diseases, particularly their disproportionate impact on the African American community, as part of its mission to gather data and information on issues affecting African Americans in Arizona.

Published a comprehensive report analyzing Black entrepreneurship rates, access to capital, and undercapitalization in Arizona, including the second State of Black Business Report.

Increases awareness of Black maternal and infant health through data access, white paper publication, community meetings, and advocacy campaigns. This includes creating calls to action for healthcare improvements and partnering on interactive storytelling platforms to advocate for solutions like doula access.

Supports Black-led initiatives through technical assistance, leadership development, and infrastructure building, including expanding community convenings, growing alumni engagement via AALI, supporting Blax Friday’s statewide reach, and establishing nonprofit governance structures.

Provides reports, publications, and leadership initiatives in Black communities across Arizona, including expanding community-based convenings and delivering data presentations to equip local leaders.

Provides reports, publications, and leadership initiatives to Black communities across Arizona, expanding community-based convenings and delivering data presentations to equip local leaders. The organization also builds organizational infrastructure and supports other organizations in achieving statewide exposure.

Increases awareness of Black maternal and infant health through data access, white paper publication, community meetings, and an awareness campaign focused on Black Maternal Infant Health in Arizona.

Recognizes "Unsung Heroes" at Community Luminaries Ceremonies and hosts events such as a Middle School STEM Summit.

Hosts community meetings on Black maternal and infant health, convenes youth STEM summits, recognizes community leaders through the Community Luminaries Ceremony, and coordinates grant pilots such as the BIPOC Manufacturing Grant Program in Tempe.

Coordinates and evaluates grant programs, such as the pilot BIPOC Manufacturing Grant Program for the City of Tempe in 2022.

Conducts and publishes comprehensive research across domains including education, economics, health, justice, civic participation, and the arts, producing multi-volume reports such as "The State of Black Arizona" and issue-specific analyses to document disparities and opportunities.

Recognized "Unsung Heroes" at a Community Luminaries Ceremony and hosted a Middle School STEM Summit to celebrate contributions and inspire youth.

Produces and publishes comprehensive reports, data snapshots, and white papers on key issues affecting African Americans in Arizona across multiple domains including Education, Economics, Health, Justice, Civic Participation, and Arts and Art Education. These publications disaggregate data to reveal truths, challenges, and opportunities, serving as a historical record of African American contributions.

Published a nonpartisan report documenting obstacles to Black civic participation and recommending community investments, alongside a report on the state of Black civic participation in Arizona.

Produces and publishes data snapshots on key issues affecting African Americans in Arizona across multiple domains including Education, Economics, Health, Justice, and Civic Participation.

Implements action steps to address challenges facing Black businesses in Arizona, tracks progress, and publishes reports highlighting financial gaps and opportunities. The organization also launched the Arizona Business Database to make small, Black-owned businesses visible and featured businesses in IMPACT Stories to demonstrate the impact of research insights.