Arizona

Our Vision
A thriving black community

Our Mission
‍To close opportunity gaps within the black community by building alliances and promoting education in the creation of sustainable solutions.

Our Values
Follow the 7 rich cultural principles of Kwanzaa

• Unity – The first step towards building a successful community
• Self-Determination -- BASE is a resource of support, but it’s our individual responsibility to take action into our future
• Collective Work and Responsibility – Collaboration and collectively working towards building our community is essential to sustain progress
• Cooperative Economics – Great economics is an important way for a community to flourish. This creates access to opportunities supporting businesses that service our community for everyone’s advancement
• Purpose -- Aim together towards building a thriving community
• Creativity – Continue to find innovative ideas to create a beautiful and successful Arizona for all
• Faith -- By honoring African American history and past triumphs through adversity, we ultimately understand collectively we can overcome anything

BASE is committed to bringing:

• A Connection to Community & Culture
• Community Development
• Entrepreneurial & Corporate Leadership Programs
• Black Business Support and Development
• Purpose - Aim together towards building a thriving community
• Youth Financial Literacy Camps
• Information and Updates
• Event of Celebration, Connection and Empowerment
• Youth Development Programs
• Community Collaboration