named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts and Media Outreach
Produces plays, films, and documentaries—such as "SHOT: Caught a Soul," "Dreams of Emmett Till," and "She Took Justice"—to advance social justice dialogue.
Report on the Status of Black Women and Girls
Biennial publication examining health, political participation, employment, criminal justice, education, and other issues affecting Black women and girls in the U.S.
The U.S. Constitution: An African-American Context
Educational publication highlighting constitutional provisions and legal cases relevant to African Americans and people of color.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocacy and legal analysis on voting rights and civil justiceReports on and analyzes the impact of legal and policy changes on minority communities, including the weakening of the Voting Rights Act and the Supreme Court’s use of the shadow docket, and publishes commentary on systemic issues such as stop-and-frisk and sanctuary city policies.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Creation and production of media on social justice themesProduces theatrical plays, films, documentaries, and virtual staged readings focused on social justice, including "SHOT: Caught a Soul," "Dreams of Emmett Till," and a documentary based on the book She Took Justice. These works are presented in festivals and used for public outreach.
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Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 1 activity
- Outreach and education programs on social justice in schoolsEngages in outreach projects with schools in major cities to promote dialogue and education on social justice, diversity, inclusion, and equity.
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History Education Curriculum Development 1 activity
- Production and distribution of educational constitutional materials in African-American contextProduces and distributes a laminated eBook and other print materials of the U.S. Constitution that highlight provisions related to African-Americans, including the Declaration of Independence and a chronology of major legal cases and events involving African-Americans and the law.
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Publication of scholarly interviews and research on criminal justice and public healthConducts and publishes interviews and research on critical legal and public health issues, including criminal justice reform, HIV/AIDS among people of color, human trafficking, and Black resistance history, in academic journals, media outlets, and public platforms such as Audible and UN News.
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Gender Equity Research and Advocacy 1 activity
- Research and publication of the biennial Report on the Status of Black Women and GirlsProduces and publishes a comprehensive, ongoing report over 40 pages long that documents the status of Black women and girls in America across multiple domains including health, political participation, employment, criminal justice, and education, using accessible language for professionals and the public. The report includes comparative data with other racial and ethnic groups.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Authoring and publishing scholarly works on race, law, and American societyAuthors, edits, and publishes books and legal commentaries on African-American history, constitutional law, and social justice, including second editions of major academic texts, historical readers, and analyses of systemic legal issues. Works include Race, Law, and American Society; She Took Justice; The Voting Rights War; and Malcolm X: A Historical Reader.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants$3K100%
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Total expenses$3K
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Total assets$2K
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Net assets$2K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -5.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- GLORIA J BROWNE-MARSHALL — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- YUNIOR RIVAS — ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) Partner — Published a Black History Month presentation on Black resistance through collaboration with ASALH.
- John Jay College Partner — Collaborates with faculty member Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, who provides commentary for the Constitution eBook.
- Manhattan District Attorney's Office Partner — Conducted and published an interview with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on criminal justice issues.
- Stephen Vladeck Partner — Collaborated with Stephen Vladeck on an interview regarding the Supreme Court’s shadow docket.
- UN News Partner — Published commentary on the enduring impacts of the transatlantic slave trade through UN News.
- Yunior Rivas Partner — Author and contributor covering voting rights issues.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Civic Engagement Monitoring to Protect Voting Rightsmethodology: civic-engagement-monitoringBy monitoring and raising awareness about voting rights rollbacks, the organization strengthens minority community protections, because sustained public scrutiny of legal changes creates accountability and mobilizes defensive civic action.
- Critical Legal Analysis for Constitutional Relevance and Reformmethodology: critical legal analysisBy interpreting foundational U.S. legal texts through the historical and lived experiences of African Americans, the organization produces more relevant and equitable legal understanding, because centering marginalized perspectives in legal analysis exposes systemic biases and strengthens calls for reform.
- Dialogue-Driven Engagement to Advance Racial Equitymethodology: dialogue-driven changeBy facilitating transformative conversations between institutions and communities, the organization produces lasting social justice change, because dialogue builds shared understanding and motivates collective action on racial equity.
- Policy Implementation Bridgemethodology: policy-implementation-bridgeBy connecting legal frameworks and policy decisions with affected communities, the organization improves policy understanding and real-world implementation, because translating complex legal content into accessible knowledge empowers communities and closes enforcement gaps.
- Research-Based Advocacy to Influence Legal and Social Changemethodology: research-based advocacyBy conducting and publishing rigorous research on the legal and social status of Black women and girls, the organization produces greater public and institutional awareness, because evidence-based documentation makes systemic inequities visible and actionable for stakeholders.