Thank you for your interest in membership with the National Black Food and Justice Alliance. Although our membership is now open, we have moved to a cohort-based membership structure. When an organization or individual is nominated and selected to join a cohort, we will contact them personally to invite them.
In the meantime, please complete this form to be added to our waitlist.
Email membership@blackfoodjustice.org if you have any questions or see the FAQs below.
Membership FAQs
I didn’t hear the membership fees. Would you please share the info?
We’re in the process of restructuring our dues. Previously, membership fees were based on an organization’s overall budget. During 2020, we paused dues collection, and we’re planning to restart this next year with a revised structure. We are intentional that the cost of dues not be a hindrance to membership. If this answer isn’t clear or you have more questions, please feel free to reach out to us at membership@blackfoodjustice.org.
Exactly how individuals can be engaged - still not clear.
Individual participation will be possible through our upcoming ecosystem space, which is set to open by the end of the year. This space will allow non-members to join discussions, meet current members, and explore whether NBFJA aligns with their values. While our focus is on organizational membership, the ecosystem space will provide opportunities for individuals to actively contribute and collaborate. In our next cohort, we’ll also be adding Cultivator members to support in various capacities, including:
Kazi Mob (on-the-ground support)
Blackademics (research)
Capacity Partners (technical support)
Culture Collective (amplifying our messages)
Can members identify as Black/Afro-Caribbean or do they have to be Black American?
NBFJA is inclusive of the broader African Diaspora. We welcome all who share our commitment to Black food sovereignty and land justice.
Our Anchors
Anchor members are Black-led organizations. This is defined as an organization with Black identifying people holding at least seventy percent (70%) of the positions within leadership, including staff leadership and the board of directors, where applicable.
Our Beloved
Beloved members are Black-centered farms, organizations, or collectives. A Black-centered organization or collective is defined as an organization with Black identifying people holding at least fifty one percent (51%) of the positions within leadership, including the board of directors, where applicable.
Our Cultivators
Cultivator members are individuals identify as Black or of African descent and are interested in and have demonstrated a commitment toward their own politicizing and analysis around Black food sovereignty, anti-Blackness, and Black liberation.
We are looking for cultivators who are interested in making practical contributions across three collectives:
Blackademics - Black academics with a lens towards Black liberation that centers agrarianism, climate, and/or food.
Art & Culture Collective - for those invested in art, cultural production, and cultural preservation
Kazi Mob - Black farmers and tradespeople who would like to offer their niche skillset in service of the network (horticulture, biodynamic farming, etc.)
Meet Our Members
Not Sure if Membership is right for you?
Join an online information session to learn more about our collective work and membership process!