We believe in the genius of ordinary people to achieve lasting and permanent change.
We go deep in local partnerships to advocate for systemic changes.
Strategy development
Research
Litigation
Trainings and convening
Communications support
We partner with key racial justice and movement organizations to deepen our work.
Movement for Black Lives
Black Voters Matter
Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
And many more
We approach our legal work through a movement lawyering model. This means:
Working in respectful partnership with directly impacted communities of color
Bringing to bear legal, policy, organizing and communications tools
Building power to dismantle structural and systemic racism
Advancement Project works with local communities across the country to create transformative change. This is life-affirming work that centers real people.
Advancement Project inspires and supports national and local movements reimagining what the world could be for communities of color.