What We Do
Policy & Advocacy
“The Black Appalachian Coalition has opened up opportunities to link our rich regional legacy with public policy and address the heavy ‘kitchen table issues’ while revealing the persistent hope that resides in our communities.”
– Marie Cochran (Toccoa, GA)
Black Women For Change
Black Women for Change (BWC) a multi-issue sister organization of BLAC. BWC is led by Black women that connects the voices of black women, women of color, clergy, and faith leaders to build power and win campaigns on issues of healthcare, maternal health, racial and economic justice, violence against women, harm reduction, and trauma within our community.
BLAC Policy Platform
Historically, Black people have been missing from the policymaking table. Too often, participatory policymaking does not include us. That is why we have developed a policy platform that addresses systemic inequalities, empowers Black voices, and fosters inclusive prosperity for all.
Our platform includes: Cultural Preservation, Environmental Justice & Sustainable Development, Equitable Healthcare Access & Community Wellness, Economic Empowerment & Equitable Development, and Healing Justice & Trauma-Informed Practices.
BLAC Policy Summit
Each year, The Black Appalachian Coalition hosts its annual Policy Summit, a multi-day conversation on uplifting Black voices to create effective, community-centered policy.
Featuring breakout topics, BLAC’s Policy Summit brings together leaders, speakers, and organizations from across the region to bridge and narrative in order to influence public policy.
Shape Policy With Us
At BLAC, we understand that policy starts with community. We invite you to join ours and help us amplify Black voices to influence effective, community-centered policies.