Our Story
Founded in 2009 by a dedicated group of African American leaders, Imagine Black Futures emerged from the Portland African American Leadership Forum. The organization was born from a collective vision to empower the Black community through political participation and leadership. In 2015, the People’s Plan visioning project engaged nearly 500 individuals, resulting in over 65 actionable items aimed at uplifting Portland’s Black community. In 2019, the organization expanded its mission to include all Black individuals in the African Diaspora, fostering a more inclusive approach to advocacy.