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.
New Year!! New Rules!
This is a NEW day, and we're starting it off with an event designed to impact, educate, and empower Black women like never before.
We are excited to announce that Our Own Backbone will be hosting its very first event:
"New Year, New Rules: Black Women Rise and Elevation"
📅 Date: Sunday, January 12, 2024
⏰ Time: 12 PM - 3 PM
📍 Location: Details will be shared upon RSVP.
This groundbreaking event is more than just a celebration—it's a call to action. Prepare to be inspired by surprise speakers who will challenge, uplift, and ignite your passion for growth and change.
Let’s come together in this NEW day to embrace our strength, learn from one another, and set a course for a brighter future.
About Our Own Backbone Weekly Meetings
Our Own Backbone meets every Monday to organize, strategize, and take bold action to empower Black women and their communities. These meetings are where the heart of our movement beats—bringing together passionate individuals ready to lead, support, and create change.
Why We Meet Every Week:
To Build Power: Weekly meetings keep us connected, informed, and united as we work toward our shared goals.
To Stay Organized: From planning press conferences to executing community initiatives, these sessions ensure we’re always moving forward.
To Strengthen Leadership: We provide space for women to lead and for allies to support, fostering the leadership that drives meaningful change.
To Take Action: Each meeting results in actionable steps, ensuring our efforts translate into real progress for Black women and the wider community.
To Stay Inspired: By meeting regularly, we maintain the energy, focus, and determination needed to transform our vision into reality.
Join us every Monday as we reclaim our strength, build a future led by Black women, and make our voices impossible to ignore. Together, we are our own backbone.
Candidate Training
Our Own Backbone is staying true to its mission—recruiting, training, and funding our own candidates for Michigan’s future.
We’re thrilled to announce FREE Candidate Training for the 2025-2026 election cycle! This program is open to candidates from across the state who are committed to standing with Black women and supporting our platform of equity, justice, and empowerment.
What We Offer:
🔹 Comprehensive Candidate Training
🔹 A Dedicated Funding Team
🔹 Statewide Network of Support
Requirement: Candidates must uphold and advocate for Black women and the Our Own Backbone platform.
If you’re ready to step up and make a difference, sign up now to receive more information about this exciting opportunity!
Together, we’ll create the change Michigan needs.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
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.