ALF’s Board of Directors and donors believe that transforming America into what it can ultimately become—a safe, secure, place where all Blacks can excel—starts with Education and Health, as they are the first and foremost pillars for advancing beyond poverty and building wealth. ALF selects organizations that seek to have an impact in seven areas:

 

• Education / Professional Development

• Healthcare

• Law / Justice / Policy & Politics

• Financial Inclusion / Access

• The Arts & Media

• Corporate Inclusion

• Business / Property Ownership

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