Welcome to the Ella Baker Educational Project of North Carolina

Honoring the Legacy.
Empowering Communities.
Inspiring Action.

About Us

At the Ella Baker Educational Project of North Carolina, we carry forward the spirit of Ella Baker, a fearless civil rights strategist who believed in the power of everyday people to drive change. Her legacy is our blueprint, rooted in grassroots organizing, social justice, and economic empowerment.

Founded in 2016, our organization began as a way to reintroduce Ella Baker’s contributions to civil and human rights to the community. Today, we have expanded into a movement that promotes civic engagement, cooperative economics, and leadership development to help communities build sustainable, people-centered solutions.

We advance our mission through a comprehensive suite of services designed to educate, empower, and engage communities. Our programs provide the tools, resources, and support needed to drive sustainable change and grassroots leadership.

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Our Impact

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The Ella Baker Educational Project of NC brings history to life through the Ella Baker Tour, Ella Baker History Presentations, Walking in Her Shoes experience, and dynamic exhibits that showcase her legacy. The annual Ella Baker Honors Award recognizes local advocates who embody her spirit of activism and community leadership.

CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY

We empower individuals to actively engage in democracy by advocating at school board and commissioner meetings, promoting voter registration, and driving policy change that reflects community needs. Through education and action, we inspire civic participation at every level.

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

By amplifying the cooperative movement, we educate stakeholders and political leaders on the power of cooperative businesses to foster economic resilience. We support the development of cooperatives as a means of community self-determination and sustainable economic growth.

Upcoming events

  • Cooperative Power Unleashed

    April 15th • 9AM - 4PM

    Join us in meaningful conversations about building stronger communities through affordable housing, community ownership, and sustainable economic models.

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Empowering Communities Through Education, Engagement & Economic Opportunity.

Here’s how you can get involved.

  • Join us for workshops, study circles, and special programs like the Ella Baker Youth March & Poster Project.

  • Introduce the mission and story of Ella Baker to your school, organization, or community through our guest lectures and film showings.

  • Every donation helps fund Ella Baker educational programs and civic engagement initiatives.

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  • Volunteer with us, sign up for our newsletter, or become a partner in our mission to educate, engage, and empower.

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