A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR CALIFORNIA'S BLACK COMMUNUITIES
Bay Area Based, Statewide Impact
The Black Action Alliance mobilizes Black political power through accountability-driven advocacy and coalition organizing. We don't just demand a seat at the table - we extract specific commitments from elected officials, track outcomes, and build sustainable infrastructure for community power - pushing for pragmatic solutions that delivers results.
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Unity
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Accountability In Action
We Don't Just Demand Change, We Extract Commitments and Track Results
On February 3, 2026, the Black Action Alliance hosted in partn
Most political debates let candidates make vague promises and move on. We don't work that way.
On February 3, 2026, BAA hosted The First Televised CA Gubernatorial Debate of the 2026 Election Cycle but first, we required all candidates to complete comprehensive questionnaires demanding specific dollar amounts, concrete timelines, and measurable outcomes. The result? Public commitments we can track, compare, and use to hold whoever wins accountable.
The numbers:
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Reached over a million Californian's through KTVU FOX 2, KTTV FOX 11, FOX Digital, YouTube, and other channels
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8 major candidates committed to specific policy proposals across education, economic development, housing, and public safety
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Detailed public scorecards now available allowing California voters to compare what each candidate actually promised to deliver
Our Strategic Pillars
Accountability & Policy Advocacy
We don't accept vague promises—we extract specific commitments with dollar amounts, timelines, and measurable outcomes from elected officials and candidates. Through rigorous questionnaires, public scorecards, and sustained tracking, we build infrastructure that makes accountability unavoidable. Our work ensures California's Black communities get results, not just rhetoric.
Community Organizing & Civic Engagement
We mobilize Black voters and residents through coalition-powered organizing that amplifies community voices in policy decisions. Our approach centers resident input through surveys, town halls, and direct engagement that shapes the questions we ask elected officials. From voter education to issue campaigns, we build sustained civic participation beyond any single election cycle.
Economic Empowerment
Black economic power requires more than talk. It demands investment in Black-owned businesses, workforce development, and equitable access to capital and contracts. We partner with the CA African American Chamber of Commerce and other allies to hold institutions accountable for procurement commitments and economic inclusion. Our advocacy connects policy decisions to tangible economic outcomes for Black families and entrepreneurs.
Leadership Development
We invest in the next generation of leaders through our Civic Leader Bootcamp and ongoing mentorship, preparing community members to serve on boards, commissions, and in appointed positions. Our leadership development model emphasizes accountability skills, coalition building, and effective advocacy that translates community priorities into policy change. We're building a pipeline of informed, empowered leaders who can navigate and reshape California's political landscape.
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