Dream it.
“We refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt.”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Build it.
“Now is the time to build-back a strong , prosperous, black community focused on creating a path to generational black wealth.”
Paula Sardinas, NBPLA
Advocate for it.
“Have a vision. Be demanding.”
General Colin Powell
Own it.
You cannot become, what you cannot see. “Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe.”
Oprah
WA Build Back Black Alliance Partners
Under a unified mission to create generational wealth and economic prosperity, the Washington Build Black Alliance (WBBA) emerged in the fall of 2020. The coalition of non-profit executives and business leaders from historically marginalized communities vowed to join forces for the greater good – connecting young people with experienced professionals while advocating together through cooperative education. This groundbreaking move has greatly bolstered support for BIPOC across our great state. The WBBA identifies as a “By and For organization.”
WBBA Mission: The Washington Build Back Black Alliance (#WBBA) stands out as a leader in advocacy and education for the Black and BIPOC community. We make bold statements that drive the conversation on public policy at all levels of government. Our organization unites both CBOs and minority business leaders who are devoted to achieving racial equity through six core areas: Economic Development, Environmental Justice, Digital Equity, Healthcare Disparities, Criminal Justice Reform, and Food Insecurity. This visionary collective brings with them more than 60 years of national experience related to public policies and unwavering dedication towards progress regarding furthering key causes around social justice.
Vision: With resounding clarity and conviction, we give voice to those who are often unheard and unseen.
Membership: Our goal is to remain true to this mission therefore membership is by invite only— and capped at 20 of the most prominent organizations we believe are transformational in the lives of our communities of color.
The Washington Build Back Black alliance is an invitation-only strategic partnership-based membership.
The 6 Pillars of Structural Racism
Our Goals
Our Agenda
2024 Session Priorities
9th Grade Student Success
Barrier Reduction (Open Doors)
Financial Literacy
Economic Opportunities for BIPOC Small Businesses (Appropriations)
Defending the CCA (EJ Legislation)
Rent Stabilization
Decreasing Audits for In-home Childcare Workers
NGO, CBO, and Non-profit Community Grants
Digital Equity
Consumer Protection
Governor, AG, DNR, and Treasurer Request Legislation
Affordable Home Ownership (Housing)
Minority Contracting (I200)
LFO / Juvenile Justice
WA Future Funds
Healthcare Equity
DEI Initiatives Food Insecurity (BIPOC Community)
Voter Rights/ Protection
2024 & Beyond
Economic Opportunities for Minoritized Businesses
Environmental Justice (CCA, MHD, Heal Act)
Ninth Grade Student Success (Stand For Children)
NGO, CBO, and Non-profit Community Grants
Minority Business Access to Credit and Capital (I200 Issues)
Financial Literacy
Assault Weapons Ban (Gun Violence Prevention)
Digital Equity
Consumer Protection Issues
Governor, AG, DNR, and Treasurer Request Legislation (YMCA)
BHI/Affordable Home Ownership (Housing)
Healthcare Equity
DEI Initiatives
Youth Re-Engagement (Open Doors, Barrier Reduction, UWKC)
Food Insecurity (marginalized Community)
Voter Rights/ Protection
Cannabis Social Equity
General Appropriations
Black Childcare Centers/Workers support
Public Safety (Racial Justice, Juvenile Justice, Police Accountability)
Public Works Contracting