Dear friend,   I’m writing to share some deeply personal news. After nine years serving as Executive Director of Advancement Project —and over twenty-five years as a founding staff member —I have made the decision to transition out of this role at the end of November. This choice comes with a full …

100 days in... Dear Friends, It’s been 100 days since this administration took power.  And if you’re feeling exhausted, angry, overwhelmed—or all of the above—you’re not alone. I feel it too.   Every day has brought something: a policy meant to silence, a rollback meant to erase, a headline meant …

New policy brief from Advancement Project and Public Funds Public Schools breaks down how private education vouchers contribute to the closure of neighborhood public schools. Dear friend, Well-resourced neighborhood public schools create vibrant communities. But too often, lawmakers divert limited p…

Join the movement to create police- and ICE-free schools where all students are safe and able to thrive. Dear friend, Since taking office, the Trump-Vance administration has issued executive orders targeting immigrant communities and schools as sanctuaries of learning—but students and organizers are…

New documentary featuring Executive Director Judith Browne Dianis now streaming on HBO Max! DONATE Dear friend, Looking for your next show to dive into? Ground yourself in the history of the Civil Rights movement and the stories of ordinary people taking extraordinary risks to challenge power and ra…

The Sip Hour is Back! DONATE Dear Friends,  Tune in tonight at 7 PM EST— The Sip Hour returns with a live show from Washington, DC! Please join us virtually as we make sense of the election, celebrate the accomplishments of Black women and chart our path forward together. This is a conversation you …

Awardees and entertainment and more... Dear Friends,   The countdown is on! In less than 3 months, we’ll be celebrating our 25th Anniversary, and we would love for you to be part of this milestone event! Mark your calendars for December 5th and join us at the Rubell Museum as we reflect on 25 years …

Black History Month and more... DONATE Dear Friend,    We hope you've enjoyed February and Black History Month! Sharing our February Newsletter with you. Our team hit the ground running this year, so we hope you'll take a moment to scroll through what we've been up to.   Looking for a way to celeb…