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Dream it.

“We refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt.”

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Build it.

“Now is the time to build-back a strong , prosperous, black community focused on creating a path to generational black wealth.”

Paula Sardinas, NBPLA

Advocate for it.

“Have a vision. Be demanding.”
General Colin Powell

Own it.

You cannot become, what you cannot see. “Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe.”

Oprah

WA Build Back Black Alliance Partners

Under a unified mission to create generational wealth and economic prosperity, the Washington Build Black Alliance (WBBA) emerged in the fall of 2020. The coalition of non-profit executives and business leaders from historically marginalized communities vowed to join forces for the greater good – connecting young people with experienced professionals while advocating together through cooperative education. This groundbreaking move has greatly bolstered support for BIPOC across our great state. The WBBA identifies as a “By and For organization.”

WBBA Mission: The Washington Build Back Black Alliance (#WBBA) stands out as a leader in advocacy and education for the Black and BIPOC community. We make bold statements that drive the conversation on public policy at all levels of government. Our organization unites both CBOs and minority business leaders who are devoted to achieving racial equity through six core areas: Economic Development, Environmental Justice, Digital Equity, Healthcare Disparities, Criminal Justice Reform, and Food Insecurity. This visionary collective brings with them more than 60 years of national experience related to public policies and unwavering dedication towards progress regarding furthering key causes around social justice.

 Vision: With resounding clarity and conviction, we give voice to those who are often unheard and unseen.

 Membership:  Our goal is to remain true to this mission therefore membership is by invite only— and capped at 20 of the most prominent organizations we believe are transformational in the lives of our communities of color.

 The Washington Build Back Black alliance is an invitation-only strategic partnership-based membership.

Our Members

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  • Shawn Armour

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Dr. Angela Griffin

    PRESIDENT & CEO

  • Michael Mann

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Debbie Lacey

    EXECUTIVE DRIECTOR

  • Sarah Tran

    ERRA CONSULTANT

  • Paula Sardinas

    PRESIDENT & CEO

  • Laura Nicholson

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Mary Currey

    LINKED ARMS

  • Albert Sardinas

    BOARD CHAIR

  • Hannah Steinweg

    PUBLIC POLICY WESTERN REGION

  • Ollie Garrett

    PRESIDENT & CEO

  • Desiree’ Wilkins Finch

    PRESIDENT & CEO

  • Amanda Sandoval

    DIRECTOR, SYSTEMS CHANGE & PUBLIC POLICY

  • Michelle Merriweather

    PRESIDENT & CEO

  • Chaune’ Fitzgerald

    FOUNDER & CEO

  • Rebecca Linville

    INTERIM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

  • Meagan Matthews

    DIRECTOR

  • Chaitra Vedullapalli

    CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

  • Loria Yeadon

    PRESIDENT & CEO

Make an impact today

The We Build Back Black Alliance (WBBA) is dedicated to advancing the well-being and success of Black communities through advocacy, policy innovation, and economic development. As a Black-led initiative rooted in Washington State’s rich history of organizing, we work to break down systemic barriers and create pathways for Black individuals, businesses, and families to achieve sustainable progress.

Support our mission.
Your donation helps us continue providing the resources, opportunities, and solutions needed for lasting change in Black communities.

Be part of building a stronger future.

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The 6 Pillars of Structural Racism

 

Our Goals

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Build a united black voice that bridges all ages, genders, ideology, and societal norms in the black community.

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Build a black advocacy voice

that is present at all levels of government; we are not a monolith and our issues cannot be couched under BIPOC issues.

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Build back black businesses. The black business has been the heartbeat of the black community since reconstruction.

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Build back black generational wealth. We have witnessed an erosion of equity in the black community through the loss of home and land ownership, coupled with health and educational disparities.

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Build back black communities. Gentrification has displaced what was once burgeoning black communities. The WBBBA wants to reinvest, reinvigorate, and revitalize black communities throughout Washington.

 

Our Agenda

2025 Session Priorities

  • 9th Grade Student Success

  • Rent Stabilization

  • Community Reinvestment Programs

  • Minority Contracting (I200/Prompt Pay)

  • Reparations

  • Small Business Technical Assistance

  • Barrier Reduction (Open Doors)

  • Financial Literacy

  • Affordable Childcare

  • Defending the CCA (EJ Legislation)

  • Decreasing Audits for In-home childcare workers

  • NGO, CBO, and Non-profit Community Grants

  • Digital Equity

  • Consumer Protection

  • Governor, AG, DNR, and Treasurer Request Legislation

  • Affordable Home Ownership (Housing)

  • LFO / Juvenile Justice

  • WA Future Funds

  • Healthcare Equity

  • DEI Initiatives

  • Food Insecurity (BIPOC Community)

  • Voter Rights/ Protection

2025 Legislative Session Agenda

2025 & Beyond

  • Economic Opportunities for Minoritized Businesses

  • Environmental Justice (CCA, MHD, Heal Act)

  • Ninth Grade Student Success (Stand For Children)

  • NGO, CBO, and Non-profit Community Grants

  • Minority Business Access to Credit and Capital (I200 Issues)

  • Financial Literacy

  • Assault Weapons Ban (Gun Violence Prevention)

  • Digital Equity

  • Consumer Protection Issues

  • Governor, AG, DNR, and Treasurer Request Legislation (YMCA)

  • BHI/Affordable Home Ownership (Housing)

  • Healthcare Equity

  • DEI Initiatives

  • Youth Re-Engagement (Open Doors, Barrier Reduction, UWKC)

  • Food Insecurity (marginalized Community)

  • Voter Rights/ Protection

  • Cannabis Social Equity

  • General Appropriations

  • Black Childcare Centers/Workers support

  • Public Safety (Racial Justice, Juvenile Justice, Police Accountability)

  • Public Works Contracting

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