About Our Own Backbone
Our Own Backbone is a movement led by and for Black women, dedicated to building power, driving change, and shaping the future. We are a collective of passionate leaders, activists, and community members united by a shared commitment to uplift Black women’s voices, advocate for equity, and take bold action to address systemic inequalities.
As the backbone of our families, communities, and movements, Black women have always led the fight for justice and progress. Our Own Backbone recognizes and honors this leadership by creating spaces where Black women can organize, strategize, and mobilize for meaningful change in politics, labor, and society.
Our Mission
To empower Black women to rise as leaders, amplify their voices, and ensure they have the resources and representation needed to drive transformational change.
What We Do
Advocacy: Championing policies that prioritize the well-being of Black women and their families.
Organizing: Building grassroots power through voter engagement, leadership development, and community outreach.
Partnerships: Collaborating with unions, organizations, and allies to create a unified force for progress.
Empowerment: Offering training, resources, and opportunities for Black women to lead in every sphere.
Our Vision
A world where Black women are fully respected, supported, and represented in all areas of life—politics, labor, business, and beyond.
Join us as we stand strong, rise together, and lead the way toward a brighter future. Together, we are Our Own Backbone.
Our Own Backbone: 2026 National Coalition Strategy Call
This national call will bring together Black women leaders from across the country for a powerful and timely conversation about the issues impacting Black women today—and what we must do next.
We will discuss how the current administration, the political climate, and other systemic factors have affected Black women’s lives, leadership, and well-being. Most importantly, we will focus on solutions, strategy, and collective action to ensure Black women are no longer sidelined, ignored, or taken for granted.
We are also calling on organizations that truly support Black women and are ready to move beyond performative allyship to join us in this moment. This is an invitation to align, collaborate, and build together as part of the real Black women’s movement—rooted in action, accountability, and impact.
This is a space for honest dialogue, shared experiences, and national coordination. From policy and politics to economic security and representation, we are building a unified national agenda that centers Black women—by design, not by default.
This is not just a conversation.
This is strategy. This is power. This is movement.
🗓 Wednesday, February 25th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Zoom
Black women are the backbone—and together, we move forward.
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The Black Women Movement
Powered by Our Own Backbone
The Black Women Movement is our rallying cry for action, powered by Our Own Backbone. It is more than a campaign—it’s a call to unite, organize, and build a future where Black women lead with strength, visibility, and purpose.
This movement is for everyone who believes in the power, resilience, and leadership of Black women. Whether you are a Black woman ready to step into your power or an ally committed to supporting our mission, we welcome you to join us.
Sign Up. Get to Work. Make a Difference.
The time for action is now. Join the Black Women Movement and be part of the change we are creating together.