In September 2021, the Equity Research Action Coalition, in partnership with the National Black Child Development Institute and POINTS of ACCESS, LLC, collaborated in creating the Black Child National Agenda to challenge the negative and stereotypical narrative of Black children, families, and communities and to identify 10 priorities to dismantle structural racism and systemic inequities that get in the way of Black children’s ability to thrive and excel.

This report advances the Black Child National Agenda by examining major policies and programs in the United States that impact the lives of Black children and families based on the access, experiences, and outcomes framework.