Black people have been systematically robbed. They have been denied the right to their bodies; separated from their siblings, spouses, and children; and forced to work for free. Reparations are about seeking justice for that which was stolen and paying a debt long overdue. We believe in reparations for Black Americans and their descendants from chattel slavery and beyond.

The legacy of slavery — and the centuries of theft it entails — does not dwell in the long-forgotten past for Black people. We know that abolition and creating a world where real abolition exists will takes time. We are fighting to end the enslavement of Black people everywhere.

The criminalization of poor people happens at the intersectional oppressions of race, class, gender, and gender identity.  Black people are more likely to be targeted, profiled, fined, arrested, harassed, violated, and incarcerated than others groups. We are fighting to change this system that intentionally criminalizes Black people.

We develop content for our digital education initiatives including but not limited to our core issues. We also support developing educational content for other social justice leaders and organizations.

We have helped to elevate campaigns in New York State and beyond that work to improve the status of Black lives and advance social justice. We contribute to these efforts in several ways by uplifting digital messages, serving on the ground, and providing analyst support to policies directly shaping our communities.

Mutual Aid (2020-2022). Through fundraising initiatives with reparationists who support and prioritize addressing the immediate needs of individuals in our community, NNLB provided mutual aid to our community for two years. More than $250,000 worth of unrestricted cash grants have been given out. To date, we have used what we learned from our work in mutual aid to advocate for effective policy initiatives in economic justice for Black people.