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BW is not a membership organization, but we regularly receive requests asking how supporters can be helpful. At State of the Black World Conference V, there were several Participants who expressed a desire to volunteer to assist IBW to convene events like State of the Black World Conferences and aspects of our programmatic work. We are establishing Friends of IBW to respond to the increasing interest of supporters to be helpful in advancing IBW’s Mission and achieving our organizational goal of “promoting a culture of collaboration to heal and empower Black families, communities and nations.” 

As a Friend of IBW, you will receive periodic special messages from the President, Chairman of the Board and staff sharing information on the status of our work and future programming. You will have an opportunity for input by offering suggestions and recommendations on how IBW can more effectively advance its programmatic work. There will also be special benefits forFriends of IBW, such as discounts for IBW conference registration, reserved seating at events and other special expressions of appreciation. So, sign-up today to be a Friend of IBW.

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ICYMI: The Baltimore DeclarationAn action agenda outlining the way forward and synopsis of selected speeches and presentations

The Baltimore Declaration is a comprehensive document which summarizes the critical issues and topics that were addressed by the participants in the fifth State of the Black World Conference organized by the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW) and held in Baltimore, MD from April 19-23, 2023. The first State of the Black World Conference was organized by IBW in 2000 in Atlanta, GA. This declaration also represents an action agenda outlining the way forward for the ongoing freedom movements across the global African community. Priority action items include addressing the catastrophic crisis in Haiti, supporting the global reparations movement and combating gentrification as a state of emergency in Black America.  The document also contains synopses of selected speeches and presentations delivered at this historic gathering of hundreds of people of African Descent who convened in Baltimore from cities and states across the USA and from countries in Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and Europe.

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About The Institute of the Black World 21st Century

IBW 21 is committed to enhancing the capacity of Black communities in the U.S. and globally to achieve cultural, social, economic and political equality and an enhanced quality of life for all marginalized people.

Amid the pandemic, we are currently attempting to limit the amount of physical mail. If physical mail is absolutely necessary, please use the contact form on our website or direct emails to [email protected] for mailing instructions. Donations can be made online at https://ibw21.org/support/general

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