Build POWER

At The Equity Alliance (TEA), we are unapologetic about building independent Black political and economic power. We believe that lasting change happens when Black communities have the tools, knowledge, and influence to determine our own future. Through grassroots organizing, voter empowerment, leadership development, and issue advocacy, we are shaping a Tennessee where Black voices are heard, valued, and represented.

Voter Engagement Hubs

Our Voter Engagement Hubs serve as community-based centers focused on increasing voter registration, education, and turnout. These hubs provide resources and support to ensure that Black voters are informed and empowered to participate in every election.

Advocacies

Youth Engagement

Empowering young people to become leaders and organizers in their communities through programs like the LiberTEA Collective, an intensive leadership development initiative.

 

We're SUing the state of tennessee

The Equity Alliance along with, The League of Women Voters of Tennessee, Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP, the Memphis A. Randolph Institute, African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee have filed a federal lawsuit to block racially discriminatory Tennessee redistricting.

4 policies to watch

#TNLegs have been on bullsh*t since the legislative session started. But you already know TEA will keep you updated on everything at The Capitol. Below are the legislative policies currently on our watch list. 

BLACK WOMEN FOR TENNESSEE

This initiative focuses on amplifying the voices and leadership of Black women throughout the state. By providing support, resources, and platforms, we aim to ensure that Black women are at the forefront of political and economic decision-making.

Current projects and programs

Our bold vision to create a reparations policy agenda voiced by black Tennessans

We center the people most impacted by community problems and give them the tools to identify equitable solutions.

Tennessee Voter Guides include unbiased candidate profiles, roles , polling locations and hours, voter ID requirements and more

i'm a faithful voter project

Partners with local congregations and senior leadership to encourage voter registration and participation with the goal of securing commit to vote cards and achieving 100% voter participation among eligible voters.

nashville small business recovery fund

The funding will support Nashville and Davidson County small businesses’ recovery from the pandemic’s impacts and will bolster economic development in Nashville communities recovering from the pandemic and prior economic challenges.

Election Protection

The Equity Alliance has implemented a non-partisan volunteer Election Protection Program for poll watching and call center monitoring.

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About The Equity Alliance

The Equity Alliance is the leading Black-led grassroots organization in Tennessee promoting intentional, unapologetic, innovative, and culturally relevant year-round civic engagement among Black communities.

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