Building Resilience: NCBA Strengthens Black Communities in 2024

2024 brought profound challenges and transformative opportunities. From the outset, NCBA recognized what was at stake: the urgency of tackling voter apathy and bridging the gap between the everyday concerns of Black communities and the systems meant to represent us. While systemic barriers make this work far from quick, it remains essential.

Despite the challenges, we saw resilience and inspiration in our communities that will propel us into 2025. Here’s what we accomplished together:

• Connected with over 50,000 Black voters in North Carolina by phone and more than 105,000 through face-to-face conversations at their doors.
• Partnered to organize over 1,000 rides to the polls, ensuring access to democracy.
• Made healthcare providers and services accessible to over 1,000 people in our communities.
• Trained 19 certified lactation professionals from Black and Brown communities.
• Invested over a quarter million dollars in nearly 100 community partners, supporting environmental justice, workforce development, healthcare, and HBCUs.
• Trained 40 attorneys across the state to protect election integrity at the polls.

In the immediate aftermath of the general elections, as more than 60,000 voters awaited confirmation that their votes were counted, NCBA deployed volunteers statewide to reclaim every ballot and remind our communities that democracy is more than just one election or candidate. This work doesn’t end with voting; it’s about holding elected officials accountable and empowering Black people to lead at every level—from school boards to city councils and beyond. Together, we shape our future.

Thank you to OUR community and partners.

Your support and trust make this work possible. As we look ahead to 2025, we are filled with hope and determination, knowing we’ll continue this vital work together. Thank you for standing with us to center the needs of Black communities and build a future of equity and resilience.