named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Gender Justice Program
Research and advocacy initiative that centers the mental health, healing, and liberation of Black immigrant women and femmes; includes community-based research, visionary planning, and policy advocacy
HEAL Act Coalition
Coalition work to expand healthcare access for immigrant women and families, in which BAJI participates through its Gender Justice Program Coordinator
Local Organizing Committees
Community organizing hubs in New York, Georgia, California, and Arizona that build coalitions, lead campaigns, and provide leadership training among African American and Black immigrant communities
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 4 activities
- Community-based advocacy and impact litigationEngages in community-based advocacy and impact litigation to challenge unjust federal immigration laws and policies, including participation in coalitions such as the HEAL Act Coalition and campaigns like #BringSamuelHome.
- Conducting and publishing policy and community researchProduces and publishes research reports, community resource guides, and multilingual resources on issues affecting Black immigrants, including systemic violence, facial recognition technology, AI in border enforcement, and U.S. externalization of migration policies.
- Leading national coalitions and networksLeads the Black Immigration Network (BIN), a national alliance of Black-led organizations, and the Until We’re Free coalition to advance just immigration policies and cultural change.
- Organizing annual advocacy campaigns and public actionsLaunches annual campaigns such as the Protect Black Migrants Week of Action and the Campaign for Asylum Advocacy to mobilize public support, raise awareness, and challenge harmful immigration policies.
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 2 activities
- Building cross-cultural alliances and racial justice movementsEngages in education, advocacy, and alliance-building to strengthen a national movement against racism, criminalization, and economic disenfranchisement in Black immigrant, refugee, and African American communities.
- Strategic organizing and grassroots mobilizationImplements organizing initiatives in New York, Georgia, California, and Arizona through local chapters and organizing committees to build grassroots power and lead racial justice campaigns.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Advancing civic engagement and voter participationLeads civic engagement and voter participation efforts among Black immigrants and African Americans in California through webinars, social media outreach, and advocacy actions.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Providing legal representation and immigration servicesOffers legal representation to clients in deportation proceedings and provides affirmative immigration services, including legal navigation support for Black immigrant communities.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Providing training and capacity building for organizationsProvides training, technical assistance, and facilitated dialogues to partner organizations and communities to build leadership skills and understanding of race, identity, racism, migration, and globalization.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Public education on immigration policiesConducts public education initiatives to inform communities about fair and just immigration policies, including civic engagement resources and multilingual educational materials.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.60M
Contributions & grants$3.21M89%
Program service revenue$374K10%
Investment income$11K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.96M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$2.34M
Grants paid out$273K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.45M
Cash$8.70M
Investments$0
Liabilities$259K
Net assets$9.19M
Liquid reserves26.4 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +43.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANA GYAMFI | Executive Dir. | 40 | $190K |
board members · 6
- KICA MATOS — Treasurer
- MONIQUE NOEL — Secretary
- NSE UFOT — Director
- SAMRA GHERMAY — VICE CHAIR
- WYUSEF DOUCET — Director
- ZERIHOUN YILMA — CHAIR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- BAJI Network — BAJI Clinic is an accredited program under BAJI providing immigration legal services.
- Black Immigration Network Network — BAJI leads and operates the Black Immigration Network, a national network of organizations and individuals working at the intersection of race, immigration, and globalization.
- California Partner — State team location for BAJI’s civic engagement activities
- Florida Partner — State team location for BAJI’s civic engagement activities
- Forward Together Partner — Collaborated with BAJI to support the production of the "Our Stories and Visions" report.
- Georgia Partner — State team location for BAJI’s civic engagement activities
- Health Equity and Access under the Law (HEAL) Act Coalition Coalition — BAJI staff participate in this coalition to expand healthcare access for immigrant women and families.
- IMUMI Partner — Collaborated with BAJI and NYU Law School to co-publish a report on anti-Black racism against African migrants at Mexico’s southern border.
- Los Angeles Community Action Network Partner — Professional affiliation and collaborative work in community action and justice
- Movement for Black Lives Partner — Collaborated as a contributor on the "Criminalizing Blackness" report.
- Movement for Black Lives Partner — Collaborates with M4BL on policy and advocacy initiatives, including joint participation in public webinars.
- NYU Law School Partner — Collaborated with BAJI to co-publish a report on anti-Black racism against African migrants at Mexico’s southern border.
- National Bail Out Partner — BAJI is represented on the advisory committee of National Bail Out.
- New Georgia Project Partner — Leadership and collaboration through shared civil rights and civic engagement goals
- New Georgia Project Action Fund Partner — Collaboration on civic engagement and voter empowerment initiatives
- New York Partner — State team location for BAJI’s civic engagement activities
- Organizing Committee Partner — Collaborates with BAJI staff and organizers to implement strategic plans and grassroots initiatives.
- Pan African Film Festival Partner — Partners with PAFF to amplify Black immigrant stories through film and art amid rising xenophobia.
- Priority Africa Network Partner — Collaborated with BAJI in organizing diaspora dialogues between African Americans and black immigrants.
- Samuel's legal team Partner — Collaborates with legal counsel representing Samuel in efforts to return to the U.S.
- Texas Partner — State team location for BAJI’s civic engagement activities
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.
- Community-Led Organizing for Racial and Immigrant Justicemethodology: community-led implementationBy centering Black immigrant and African American communities in the design and leadership of advocacy efforts, we produce more effective and culturally resonant policy change because solutions emerge from those most impacted by systemic injustice.
- Culturally Competent Legal Empowermentmethodology: culturally competent legal navigationBy integrating culturally competent legal services with community collaboration, we increase access and trust among Black immigrants because legal support that respects cultural context and systemic barriers leads to more effective navigation and systemic advocacy.
- Network-Based Solidarity Organizingmethodology: network-based-organizingBy building interconnected networks of Black-led and allied organizations across racial and immigrant lines, we amplify advocacy impact and sustain movement momentum because collective action rooted in shared identity and mutual struggle strengthens political leverage and resilience.
- Public Education as Advocacy Mobilizationmethodology: public-education-through-expert-engagementBy engaging the public through expert-led education and accessible multilingual resources, we build informed constituencies that can advocate for policy change because knowledge democratization increases civic agency and broadens movement participation.
- Racial Justice-Centered Narrative and Storytellingmethodology: storytelling and visionary justiceBy using storytelling and visionary justice practices that center the lived experiences of Black immigrant women and femmes, we shift cultural narratives and build collective power because personal narrative fosters empathy, counters dehumanization, and inspires transformative action.