"At the bottom of education, at the bottom of politics, even at the bottom of religion, there must be for our race economic independence."
- Booker T. Washington
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Black Achievement Fund is to finance the grand development of Black America and beyond through a simple system of collective economics or Ujamaa:
10 million Black people (and our allies)
+ $9 a month
= $90 million a month/$1 billion+ a year
With this recycled capital, BAF will economically empower Black people and build new Black communities, institutions and municipalities that reflect our Guiding Principals and collective genius.
Membership to BAF is open to anyone who believes in our mission and Guiding Principals regardless of race, religion, political affiliation, or sexual identity. All assets are collectively owned.
The Black Achievement Fund is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 economic and community development corporation. All donations are 100% tax deductible.
$75,000
Amount we are raising to finance our first collectively-owned guest house. DONATE!
June 2020
Month and year we first started collecting contributions.
Amount of acres we own collectively (no mortgage)
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WHY I JOINED!
"I joined BAF as soon as I heard the idea. I'm asking everyone to do the same! Our world is truly in our hands."
- Dr. Ray Hagins, Chief Elder & Spiritual Teacher of the Afrikan Village & Cultural Center, BAF Board Member
WHY I JOINED!
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"I joined the BAF because it makes sense and they have a plan. Besides, what could I possible do with $9 a month that will have a greater impact on me and my community?"
- Mussadiq Thomas, Baltimore, MD
WHY I JOINED!
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"I joined because I'm a doctor and support BAF's plan to build Black-owned hospitals run by Black doctors that provide for FREE healthcare to members! Let's get these membership numbers up so we can make it happen!"
- Dr. Brittany Maner, Augusta, GA
WHY I JOINED!
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"I joined BAF because I believe in the mission and vision and BAF's simple plan of action to achieve it. I also joined because I believe in the leadership of BAF's President, Arkee Hodges."
- Raymond Tatum, Atlanta, GA
Multiple DatesBlack Sustainability Inc. Work SessionsTue, May 13East Point
Fatherhood Looks Good On You!Wed, May 14The BAF Kemet Club
- The Black Achievement Fund's Toastmaster's International ClubMultiple DatesWed, May 14Online Meeting on Zoom
Atlanta Branch - Region 2's Business - Active Member MeetingMultiple DatesThu, May 15Zoom: 332-802-6097
The Open Mic Night & Jazz Jam SessionSat, May 17East Point
UPCOMING EVENTS
CURRENT PROJECTS, PROGRAMS & SERVICES
BAF members collectively own 8 acres of land in Toomsboro, GA. It is part of our planned Nu Kemet Retreat & Residential Community. Members currently have access to the land for camping, hiking, retreats, atv riding, etc. We are currently raising funds to build our first guest house on the land!
Nu Kemet Retreat & Residential Community is our featured project. The model community consists of over 100 acres and will feature a clubhouse, farm, 2+ mile trail and more. The Retreat will also host festivals, concerts, and more...
Pharaoh's Row is the first subdivision in our Nu Kemet Retreat & Residential community. We are currently selling 1-acre lots exclusively to BAF members. Own a piece of history!
The Kemet Club is BAF's first members-only social/cultural space in Atlanta, GA. The Kemet Club hosts live events including open mic nights, paint-n-sips, live bands, and more. It is also available to rent for private events.
BAF Village is our member-run online platform that offers weekly and special programs including a Book Club, Meditation and Fitness Classes, Movie of the Week, BAF Toastmasters, Juneteenth, Kwanzaa, Black History celebrations, and more.
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BAF members receive free access to an online curriculum that begins with the origins of all humanity in Africa over 300,000 years ago - not slavery. The curriculum is for all ages and designed especially for educators.
BUY LAND AND BUILD A HOME IN NU KEMET!
# of members who contributed to the purchasing of our first 6 acres
159
24
Number of months it took to fundraise the capital to buy our first 6 acres of land.
Amount given in scholarships and grants to BAF members and other nonprofits serving Black communities. Click for list.
$35,000+
Provided members with a free African history curriculum and offered over 4 dozen live classes in African and African American history; hosted our Missing Pages of World History Lecture series and Black History & Black Women's History Month programs and more.
Education
$550,000+
Amount recycled back into the Black community since June 2020. All of our employees and vendors are Black including our contractors, CPA, graphic design artists, social media manager, website developer, t-shirt and hoody makers, photographers, videographers, caterers, ect.
Launched our own members-only Kemet Club in Atlanta, funded free community cookouts, hosted annual Juneteenth and Kwanzaa celebrations, and provided donations to numerous African American festivals, conferences and museums.
Culture & Community
$67,000+
Amount raised to date to buy and develop land collectively. Members have contributed from 27 different states and three foreign countries. We now own 8 acres collectively (2 acres were donated by BAF president).
65% - 70%
Amount of our revenue recycled back into the Black community each month. We spend and buy Black always, ensuring your $9 gets into the hands of another Black person!
Established a partnership with Novae, a Black fintech firm and provided countless live classes on topics ranging from home buying, credit repair, business financing, cryptocurrency investing and more.
Financial Literacy
$0
Amount of money we received from foundations, corporations or the government. 100% of our capital is generated from our membership contributions and private investments.
WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED
SINCE JUNE 2020
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TIME TO BUILD!
Become a part of our Nu Kemet Walk of Fame with your BAF donor brick! Donor bricks will line the sides of the paved portion of our Nile Trail at our Nu Kemet Retreat.
4x8 Donor Brick - $150
4x8 Souvenir Duplicate Brick (mailed to you) - $75
8x8 Donor Brick - $300
8x8 Souvenir Duplicate Brick (mailed to you) - $150
Get Your Nu Kemet Donor Brick!
We are ready to build our first member guest house, Pyramid 1, on our collectively-owned land in Nu Kemet! Pyramid 1 will be our first investment rental and will be offered to BAF members at a discounted rate.
Cost to Build: $250,000
Cost to Finance/Fundraising Goal: $75,000
To achieve this goal we need 500 members/supporters to
donate $150!
Pyramid 1 will be built on a 1-acre lot, consist of 2000+ sqft and feature 20ft ceilings, 3bdrms, 3baths, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
All donors will be acknowledged on Pyramid 1's Donor Monument at their corresponding donor level.
Click to see how much we've raised so far!
HELP US BUILD PYRAMID 1!
