BLACK FEMINIST FUTURE ACTION FUND (BFF AF)
The mission of Black Feminist Future Action Fund (BFF AF) is to harness the political power of Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people towards liberation through innovative voter engagement, advancing progressive policy, and impactful candidate support.
BFF AF is the political sister to Black Feminist Future, a political hub focused on the dynamic possibilities of galvanizing the social and political power of Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people toward liberation.
BFF AF exists to create and move visionary politics that center Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people. Simply put – we’re working to support empowered voters making democracy actually work for all of us.
what we do:
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Advance progressive policy that shifts the material conditions of our communities
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Hold elected officials and systems accountable to our Black feminist agenda and our communities
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Endorse and champion elected officials who both commit to Lead Like A Black Feminist
our lineage
are unbossed
“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”
Don’t Yield
“Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.”
set the tone
“Give light and people will find the way”
apply pressure
“We can achieve great things when we come together with a common purpose.”
meet our team
Paris Hatcher: Founder and Executive Director
Jasmen Rogers: National Director
Fannie Lou Hamer, a civil rights activist, became widely known for her tireless efforts to secure voting rights for African Americans in the 1960s. Her method of voting down-ballot, or voting for all candidates of a particular party from top to bottom, was driven by her commitment to the Democratic Party, which she believed was more aligned with the civil rights movement’s goals. Hamer emphasized the importance of participating in all levels of elections, from national to local, to ensure comprehensive representation and progress for African Americans and marginalized communities. 
Shirley Chisholm made a plan to run for President in 1972 centered on building a broad
coalition of marginalized communities, including African Americans, women, and young people,
to challenge the political status quo. Her platform focused on civil rights, women’s rights, ending
the Vietnam War, and promoting economic justice. Despite facing significant racism and sexism,
her campaign relied on grassroots mobilization, media outreach, and small donor fundraising to
make a historic impact and inspire future generations. Another time Chisholm made a plan was
when she filed a lawsuit against media networks for equal access when she was denied from
going on the debate stages and positively impacted regulations to be more inclusive. 
Ella Baker supported her squad by empowering local leaders and emphasizing the importance of community-based organizing, believing that ordinary people should lead their own movements. She mentored and trained young activists, notably within the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). Baker advocated for participatory democracy, ensuring that everyone had a voice in the decision-making process. Her approach fostered sustainable grassroots organizations and inspired a new generation of civil rights leaders. 
Stacey Abrams applied pressure through strategic voter mobilization, advocacy for voting rights, and leveraging her influence in political organizing. She founded Fair Fight Action, an organization dedicated to combating voter suppression, expanding voter access, and ensuring fair elections. Abrams also utilized her platform to raise awareness about voter disenfranchisement, engaging in extensive public speaking, media appearances, and writing to highlight these issues. Her efforts were instrumental in registering hundreds of thousands of new voters and significantly impacting electoral outcomes, particularly in Georgia.