King County Equity Now (KCEN) is a pro-Black advocacy and policy organizing nonprofit focused on developing liberated Black communities that own and control the resources and systems that impact Black lives. We are Black-led, Black-centered, and birthed out of a deep legacy of Black organizing in Martin Luther King Jr. County, Washington State.
We Have A Plan
We harness the brilliance, creativity, and resilience of our local Black ecosystem by bringing together community leaders, organizers, and innovators to identify, elevate, and co-create meaningful Black equity solutions. Our work is dedicated to dismantling anti-Black racism, addressing systemic barriers, and building the foundation for sustained and thriving Black communities for generations to come.
Equity Solutions
Community Power
We build Black equity through local leadership
Our vision: thriving, anti-racist communities.
What We Do
KCEN identifies and uplifts powerful equity solutions that, if followed, would bring the Black community to equity across all measurable metrics including e.g., land, wealth, education, health, safety, organizational control and more. Scroll to the right to read our equity solutions.
When we say equity, we mean ownership. Thriving Black communities require control and agency over land. We prioritize Black land acquisition as a foundational pillar to our work.
Your donation directly supports grassroots organizing, community-led programs, and the teams behind the movement. By contributing, you help us continue building equity, amplifying Black voices, and creating lasting impact.