@blackfutureslab

class="content__text" 🥚Why are eggs so pricey? The average price at the end of 2022 was $4.25 a dozen compared to $1.78 at the end of 2021. With the rising cost of groceries, especially eggs, weekly bills are just #toodamnhigh! We need real solutions that allow Black people to keep food on the table. What do you need to ease financial burdens right now?

February 17, 2023

class="content__text" While we look back at our history during February, it is also a time to look forward and to reimagine our Black Futures. That’s why we celebrate Black Futures Month, where we look ahead to imagine the kind of world we need and want. So this #BlackFuturesMonth take the time to celebrate our history, build community and imagine a liberate Black future.

February 17, 2023

class="content__text" With the Black Census, we can speak for ourselves, let our leaders know exactly what we need and deserve, and build Black political power that transforms our communities. Help us spread the word by donating today!

February 16, 2023

class="content__text" There’s a lot of talk about who is all invited to the cookout, but we want to know what would get you cussed out at the cookout? Messing with the potato salad is a big no-no, but so is reneging during spades. What offense would have you cussed out at your communities cookout? Sound off below. @blackcardrevocked #BlackJoy #BlackTrivia

February 16, 2023

class="content__text" The Black Census survey collects info about critical issues, including mass incarceration, police violence, healthcare, and economic access. This information can act as a resource for improving how Black communities are served. Join us and get counted at the link in bio. #BlackCensus

February 15, 2023

class="content__text" ❤️🫶🏿 Did you know that February 13th is Black Love Day? Founded in 1993, Black Love Day is a day to practice love for self, family, and the Black community. There’s nothing like a day to celebrate Black love. Share the love TODAY! #BlackLove

February 14, 2023

class="content__text" The Black Census is for everyone. Rural and urban, U.S.-born and immigrant, incarcerated and formerly incarcerated, LGBTQ, cisgender and gender non-conforming, disabled, young, and seasoned - we want to make sure that all of our voices are heard, and no one is left behind. But we can’t do it without you! Get counted and take the #BlackCensus TODAY!

February 13, 2023

class="content__text" Throughout Black history, our communities have imagined bolder Black futures. Our work at Black Futures Lab is about creating new possibilities for Black political power and a future free from police violence, segregation, poverty, and disparities in health, wealth, and more. Hear from our principal, @chasginggarza , on our work to engage and mobilize Black communities and our vision for a liberated Black future.

February 13, 2023

class="content__text" Black Futures Month is about making space for us to see the future we want and build the world of our dreams. What does it mean to build the Black Futures we deserve? Tell us below or record your response to share with our community. Record yourself at the link in bio. #BlackFutures

February 12, 2023

class="content__text" When thinking about Black Futures, we know that finances are key to our freedom. At a time when the cost of living is TOO damn high, we are reminded of the need for greater economic liberation for our people. The real-life needs of Black people have been overlooked for years, so we want to hear from you! What does economic liberation look like for you? #TooDamnHigh

February 11, 2023

class="content__text" We want to know what you experience every day, and what you want to see done about it. In just 10 minutes you can fill out the Black Census and help us set the record straight about our communities. Take the survey via the link in our bio.

March 18, 2022

class="content__text" Black people deserve to have our voices heard and our issues addressed. That’s why we launched the #BlackCensusProject 2022, the largest survey of Black people conducted in the United States in 157 years. In less than 10 minutes, you can make sure your voice is heard. Take the survey via the link in our bio.

March 18, 2022