At BLAC, we center Black voices, lived experiences, and storytelling as powerful tools for advocacy, policy, and collective action. Whether you are passionate about environmental justice, racial and economic justice, healing from historical and systemic trauma, or health as a human right, we provide opportunities to engage, lead, and co-create solutions that drive meaningful impact. Be part of a community reshaping narratives, reclaiming power, and building a future where all can thrive.

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Box 350861
Toledo, OH 43615

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2025 BLAC Storytelling & Policy Summit

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Advocacy Toolkit: Building Power Through Storytelling & Narratives

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Black Storytelling & Policymaking in Appalachia

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2025 Steel & Sick: When Breathing Becomes A Battleground

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