Black Alliance for Peace facts for kids

The Black Alliance for Peace (also known as BAP) is a group in the United States. It is a non-profit organization. BAP works to protect human rights. They focus on stopping wars and unfair control by powerful countries. Their main goal is to bring back the strong anti-war and peace ideas of the historic Black movement.

What is the Black Alliance for Peace?

BAP wants to bring back the strong anti-war and peace ideas of the historic Black movement. They believe in standing up for people's rights. They also work against powerful countries controlling others.

When was BAP Started?

Dr. Ajamu Baraka, a main leader and spokesperson for BAP.

The Black Alliance for Peace was started in April 2017. It was founded by Dr. Ajamu Baraka. The group is part of a new effort. They want to organize the anti-war movement. This movement is based within the Black community in the United States.

What are BAP's Main Beliefs?

When BAP was founded, its members agreed on ten main ideas. These ideas guide their work:

• The right to self-defense.
• The right to decide their own future.
• Being against imperialism (powerful countries controlling others).
• Focusing on the needs of working-class people.
• Understanding how different parts of a person's identity connect.
• Being against unfair power structures based on gender.
• Working to undo the effects of colonization.
• Supporting people who are in prison.
• Working for Black unity.
• Remembering their roots in the Southern United States.

What Does BAP Work On?

BAP works on many different issues. They focus on peace and human rights for everyone. They also teach people about anti-imperialism.

BAP's Work in the United States

Inside the U.S., BAP has several goals:

• They are against Israeli training for American police.
• They oppose a program that gives military gear to police. This program is called the 1033 program.
• BAP calls for police to be held responsible for their actions.
• They want to end a police program called Operation Relentless Pursuit.
• The group also wants to cut the U.S. military budget by half. They believe this money should be used to help Americans with their human rights needs.
• BAP asks the U.S. Congress to pass laws. These laws would support getting rid of nuclear weapons.

BAP's Work Around the World

When it comes to other countries, BAP's main goal is to shut down the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). They want to end all U.S. involvement in Africa. BAP also aims to:

• Get rid of NATO.
• Close the more than 800 U.S. military bases in other countries.
• End all foreign interventions and unfair punishments (sanctions).
• Make sure the U.S. follows international law.