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In light of the ongoing dismantling of DEI initiatives affecting the African American  community, “Building the Black Agenda” seeks to unite the Black community around a  cohesive economic strategy. 

Our goal is to use Black dollars and consolidate Black power to bring about Black  justice. That means creating opportunities for Black workers, growing the bottom line for  Black businesses, and creating the means for Black families to build wealth. We strive  to grow our economic base through entrepreneurship and other wealth creation  strategies, and we will do so using every legal tool at our disposal. 

We believe economics affects every element of our lives. Because of that shared belief,  we will approach each challenge we face through an economic lens, with a particular  focus on the following subject areas: 

• BUSINESS 
• EDUCATION 
• HEALTH 
• CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 
• LITIGATION 
• SPIRITUALITY

We believe that economic justice is inextricably linked to educational justice, health  outcomes, criminal justice, public policy, and racial justice. We further believe that our  history is firmly connected to our very being, and we will not, under any circumstance,  allow that history to be erased. We are determined to use our historical experiences to  inform the current movement and to build for our children’s futures.  

We will challenge anti-Blackness in our communities, in private businesses, in  government entities, and in public policy. 

We will move in unity, helping our businesses to get certified and to secure funding.  We call on all public officials and corporate citizens to commit to creating equitable  opportunities so that we can not only have a seat at the table but can also build a table  of our own.

ACTION STEPS   

• August 28th – Support the National Action Network’s March on Wall Street • Support Black Up Wednesdays, an initiative of Enon Tabernacle Baptist. Only support  Black owned businesses every Wednesday. 
• Volunteer with a Black community organization that is currently working in your  community. A list is below. 
• Engage with neighborhood schools 
• Support Freedom Schools 
• Support Black media, including WURD, the Philadelphia Tribune, and the Philadelphia  Sunday Sun 
• Support Pro-Black Businesses that have kept Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) • Don’t Support Anti-Black Businesses that have banned Diversity Equity and Inclusion  (DEI) 
• Serve on juries 
• Vote  

CASH MOB SUCCESS

• May 3rd at 2 pm – Support Building the Black Agenda and WURD Radio as we gather  the cash mob at the Black-owned Sunoco, 5051 Wissahickon Avenue. It’s one of the few  Black owned gas stations in the city.

LOCAL BLACK BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT 

• Beech Black Business Directory: https://tinyurl.com/5d27rny8
• African American Chamber of Commerce: https://membership.aachamber.com/list
• Learn more at the Black Dollar Index https://blackdollarindex.com/ 

COMPANIES THAT KEPT DEI / COMMITTED ALLIES 

• Costco 
• E.l.f. Makeup 
• Ben & Jerry’s 
• Brown’s Family Shoprites 
• JP Morgan Chase & Co 
• Goldman Sachs 

COMPANIES THAT HAVE BANNED DEI 

• Amazon 
• Meta (Facebook and Instagram) 
• Target 
• Walmart 
• McDonald’s (Except Black-owned franchises) 
• Ford 
• Lowe’s

BLACK COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT 

Black Male Community Council 

Association / Organization 

5520 Wayne Ave · (267) 721-3906 

Men Who Care of Germantown Inc. Community center 

180 E Tulpehocken St 

(267) 335-4786 

ManUpPHL 

Anti-violence organization 

18000 JFK Boulevard, 3rd Floor 

(267) 748-7818 

Mothers In Charge 

Social services organization 

990 Spring Garden St Suite 703 

(215) 228-1718 

Men of Courage (Powered by T.E.A.M. Inc) 4821 Germantown Ave. 

215-554-1417 

House of Umoja 

Social services organization 

5625 Master St 

(215) 473-5893 

Father’s Day Rally Committee 

Association / Organization 

1243 W 65th Ave 

(215) 696-5362 

Every Murder Is Real 

Social services organization 

59 E Haines St 

(215) 848-4068 

Institute for the Development of African American Youth 

Youth organization 

2305 N Broad St · (215) 235-9110 

Concerned Black Men, Inc. 

Veterans Affairs Department 

7200 N 21st St 

Tech Core 2 

Mentoring 

7478 Rhoads St A, (215) 879-6701 

100 Black Men of Philadelphia, Inc.

Non-profit organization 

2300 Master St. 

(267) 424-2444 

Nicetown Community Development  Corporation 

Non-profit organization 

4300 Germantown Ave 

(215) 329-1824 

African American Chamber Chamber of Commerce 

3020 Market St Suite 520 

(215) 751-9501 

Urban League of Philadelphia 

Two, One Penn Center, 1500 JFK Blvd Ste 1910 (215) 985-3220 

Center In The Park 

Community center 

5818 Germantown Ave 

(215) 848-7722 

The Evoluer House 

Youth organization 

104 Church St #2201 

215) 592-8988 

Philadelphia NAACP 

4458 Germantown Ave 

(215) 278-2216 

NOMO Foundation 

925 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Phone: (267) 807-1120 

Unity In The Community 

2100 South Lambert Street (267) 694-4024. 

Community Forgiveness and Restoration  Initiative 

4077 Lancaster Ave (484) 368-6289

EMPLOYMENT HELP 

• Neighborhood Job Fair
  • June 6th 9 am to 2 pm
  • Aramark STAR Complex
  • 1816 N. 15th Street (15th & Montgomery Ave.)
  • Philadelphia, PA 19121
  • For info, call 215-204-0677 or email mike.robinson@temple.edu

BLACK-OWNED AND OPERATED HEALTH CENTER

• Dr. Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity
  • 2001 W. Lehigh Avenue (20th & Dr. Ala Stanford Way)
    Philadelphia, PA 19132
  • Family Medicine, Behavioral Health and Special Screenings
  • Call (484) 270-6200

DOCTORS IN OTHER NETWORKS

• Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald
  • www.thetwinsisterdocs.com
• Learn more about additional doctors at www.FairhillPhysicians.org/Providers

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEALTH CLINICS

• Health Center 1
  • 1930 S Broad St., Fl. 2
    Philadelphia, PA 19145
    Urgent care STD testing and
    treatment only.
  • (215) 685-6570
• Health Center 2
  • 1700 S. Broad St.
    Unit 201
    Philadelphia, PA 19145
    Primary care
    services
    Medical
    (215) 685-1800
    Dental
    (215) 685-1822
• Health Center 3
  • 555 S. 43rd St.
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Primary care
    services
    Medical
    (215) 685-7504
    Dental
    (215) 685-7506
• Health Center 4
  • 4400 Haverford Ave.
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Primary care
    services
    Medical
    (215) 685-7601
    Dental
    (215) 685-7605
• Health Center 5
  • 1900 N 20th St.
    Philadelphia, PA 19121
    Primary care
    services
    Medical
    (215) 685-2933
    Dental
    (215) 685-2938
• Health Center 6
  • 301 W. Girard Ave.
    Philadelphia, PA 19123
    Primary care
    services
    Medical
    (215) 685-3803
    Dental
    (215) 685-3816
    Mattie L.
• Humphrey Health Center (formerly Health Center 9)
  • 131 E. Chelten Ave.
    Philadelphia, PA 19144
    Primary care
    services
    Medical
    (215) 685-5701
    Dental
    (215) 685-5738
• Health Center 10
  • 2230 Cottman Ave.
    Philadelphia, PA 19149
    Primary care
    services
    Medical
    (215) 685-0639
    Dental
    (215) 685-0639
• Strawberry
  Mansion Health Center
  • 2840 West Dauphin St.
    Philadelphia, PA 19132
    Primary care
    services
    Medical
    (215) 685-2401
    Dental
    (215) 685-2401

HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION 

In Pennsylvania, you can sign up for health insurance through Pennie.com, the state’s health  insurance marketplace, by phone (1-844-844-8040), or with the help of a trained helper or  Certified Application Counselor. 

Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the options: 

• Online: Pennie.com is the state’s health insurance marketplace where you can shop for  plans and apply for financial assistance. 
• Phone: You can call Pennie Customer Service at 1-844-844-8040 for assistance. 
• Certified Enrollment Partner: You can apply through an approved enrollment partner, like  an insurance company or online health insurance seller. 
• PA Enrollment Services: You can contact PA Enrollment Services by calling their toll-free  number at 1-800-440-3989 or their TTY number at 1-800-618-4225. 
• Mobile App: You can use the free PA Enrollment Services mobile app to compare and  enroll in health plans, find providers, and get directions. 
• Paper Application: You can also fill out and mail in a paper application. 
• COMPASS: If you are applying for Medicaid, you can apply online via COMPASS, in person at a County Assistance Office, by phone, or via mail. 
• CHIP: To apply for CHIP, you can apply online via COMPASS, by phone, or by mail. 
• Qualifying Life Events: If you experience certain life changes, you can sign up for health  coverage during a Special Enrollment Period. 

In Pennsylvania, Medicaid, also known as Medical Assistance, offers healthcare coverage  through various managed care plans, including those from UnitedHealthcare, Geisinger Health  Plan, Highmark, and UPMC, with options for families, individuals, and those eligible for both  Medicare and Medicaid. 

Here’s a more detailed look at the different Medicaid plans and related programs in  Pennsylvania: 

MANAGED CARE PLANS 

• UnitedHealthcare Community Plan:
  • Offers coverage for beneficiaries of Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance program, ensuring  comprehensive healthcare needs are met.

• Highmark:
  • Offers a variety of insurance plans, including Medicaid coverage, with a focus on access to  quality healthcare and community health initiatives.

• UPMC Health Plan:
  • Serves members across various insurance products, including Pennsylvania’s managed Medicaid program.

• Keystone First VIP Choice:
  • An HMO-SNP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Pennsylvania Medicaid  program, serving PA residents who receive both Medicaid and Medicare.  Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs):

• UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete:
  • Designed for individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, offering additional  benefits without extra cost.

• Highmark Wholecare:
  • Offers D-SNPs for individuals with various Medicaid assistance levels, providing access to  a wide network of doctors and hospitals, along with extra benefits.

• Keystone First VIP Choice:
  • Is an HMO-SNP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Pennsylvania  Medicaid program, designed for individuals eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare.  Other Important Programs:

• Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP):
  • Extends Medicaid coverage to children whose parents’ income is too high to qualify for  Medicaid, providing low-cost health and dental insurance.

• Behavioral HealthChoices:
  • Provides mental health and substance use disorder treatment for children and adults.

• Community HealthChoices:
  • Offers long-term supports and services for older Pennsylvanians and adults with physical  disabilities