Black Policy Project

Research Initiative

The Black Policy Project

Using Data to Power Justice and Opportunity

About the Initiative

Fueling Data-Driven Solutions For a More Equitable Future

The Black Policy Project (BPP) is a dynamic research initiative advancing community-centered scholarship to illuminate the experiences of Black communities and inform policy change through a data-driven lens. Through rigorous research and on-the-ground engagement, BPP offers insights to develop evidence-based policy solutions that address pressing issues, including criminal justice reform, reparations, education, healthcare, and economic mobility. By examining how policies shape the lived realities of Black communities, BPP generates critical understanding to help drive lasting, transformative change.

2024 State of Black California data table showing changes in Black–White racial gaps across key indicators.

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Initiative Projects

California Task Force on Reparations Research Partner

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State of Black California 2024

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Ending Anti-Black Racism in Los Angeles

Why It Matters

The BPP exists to illuminate the systemic inequities that continue to shape the lives of Black communities across California. For too long, public policy has been written about Black people rather than with them – often ignoring the lived realities, data, and expertise within our own communities. The Black Policy Project changes that.

By centering rigorous research, data-driven advocacy, and community partnership, the project bridges the gap between scholarship and action. Its work informs policymakers, equips local leaders with data and analysis, and ensures that Black voices and experiences help shape the policies that impact housing, health, education, safety, and economic opportunity — and, consequently, their ability to thrive.

In short, this is not just about research; it’s about accountability, visibility, and action. The Black Policy Project transforms data into power, helping to build a more equitable California where all communities can thrive.