Black Policy Day Webinar Kickoff: Cultivating Change—An Educational Dive into the Farm Bill with Florence French Fagan from Bread for the World

As West Virginia gears up for another season of legislative action in 2025, the importance of Black Policy Day (BPD) is more evident than ever. Scheduled for March 10th, 2025, BPD is not just a one-day event—it’s a movement designed to tackle the policy issues that affect Black communities across the state. This year, we’re preparing with a lineup of educational webinars, community engagement initiatives, and strategic partnerships aimed at driving meaningful change.

Kickoff Webinar: A Focus on the Farm Bill with Florence French Fagan

Florence French Fagan, Senior Regional Organizer, Bread for The World

Black Policy Day is launching its educational webinar series with a special session on September 3rd at 7:00 PM. This kickoff event features Florence French Fagan, a senior regional organizer for Bread for the World, who will discuss the Farm Bill’s impact on Black communities in West Virginia. Florence will provide insights into how this critical piece of legislation can be reshaped to prioritize nutrition, equity, and sustainability.

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In addition to addressing the Farm Bill, Florence will delve into the challenges faced by SNAP recipients and explore how programs like the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program can make a tangible difference. This webinar promises to be both informative and inspiring, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in shaping policies that matter to our communities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Florence and learn how we can collectively influence the policies that impact us.

Black By God: A Proud Partner

Black By God (BBG) has proudly partnered with Black Policy Day for three years, and we’re thrilled to be entering our fourth year of collaboration. BBG is excited to expand our Folk Reporters program and enhance our legislative reporting capacity, but we need your help to do it. While donations are essential, we also need your thought leadership and commitment to journalism that drives change.

Get Involved:

• Donate to Black Policy Day
• Support our College Advocacy Fellowship Program
• Get your organization directly involved in Black Policy Day advocacy strategies

Our founder, Crystal Good, is one of the driving forces behind Black Policy Day, alongside Dr. Shanequa Smith and Katonya Hart. These leaders are actively raising funds and awareness for this pivotal event. Your support will help us grow our impact and ensure that Black Policy Day remains a powerful force for change in West Virginia.

Empowering the Next Generation: Youth and College Leadership Initiative

As we build toward March 10th, we’re excited to announce the development of a scholarship program for Black college students. This initiative will provide students the opportunity to lobby for a day at the Capitol, giving them firsthand experience and knowledge about legislative processes, career opportunities, and how government works. Through this program, we aim to cultivate the next generation of Black leaders who will continue advocating for our communities.

Get Your Organization Involved

We’re calling on allies and partners to join us in our mission. If your organization is interested in partnering with BPD, please reach out to Crystal Good at [crystal@blackbygod]. Together, we can build a network of support that centers Black issues and amplifies our collective voice.

Join Us on the Road to Black Policy Day

The journey to Black Policy Day is one of education, advocacy, and community. We invite you to join us—whether by attending our webinars, contributing to our fundraising efforts, or simply spreading the word about the importance of BPD.

Together, we can ensure that Black voices are not only heard but are at the forefront of shaping West Virginia’s future.

For more information, to register for our upcoming webinars, or to donate, please visit the Black Policy Day website. You can also support us directly by donating here.