who we are
Advance North Carolina (“Advance Carolina”) is a statewide, independent, Black-led, 501c (4) organization with a mission to build political and economic power in Black communities and institutions in North Carolina. Established on July 1, 2014, as an extension of the North Carolina Black Alliance, Advance Carolina is dedicated to advancing the interests of the Black community through issue advocacy and candidate alignment.
Mission + Vision
Mission
Advance North Carolina (Advance Carolina) educates and mobilizes African-American and progressive voters to take charge of their communities amid inclusive, committed and authentic engagement in order to advance community-based political solutions.
Vision
Advance Carolina will work to meet the needs of all North Carolina residents equally. We will address our states racial, political, economic, health, environmental and educational inequalities.
Our Aim
Build and support permanent political/electoral infrastructures
Exercise and expand political influence
Align organizations and coordinate with other progressive entities
Raise funds to support the work and service of Advance’s independent Black Political Power
JOIN US
Advance Carolina understands all elections are important. We encourage volunteers to pledge to vote in every election and stay connected to receive updates and alerts from Advance Carolina.