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        <ExplanationTxt>OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Working with State and Local partners, the North Carolina Black Alliance Democracy mission is to engage Black leaders and their allies to support full expansion of voting procedures with resources and investment from national entities working to ensure every resident has the right to safely cast their vote. Just as critical to our voter engagement turnout work will be the continuation of our voter safely and protection campaign. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: As a bridge-builder and trusted messenger, North Carolina Black Alliance collaborates with key community partners and our members to build power through our environmental and climate justice work. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Our organization assist Black communities across North Carolina by connecting issues in their community to the informed advocacy process. The North Carolina Black Alliance has produced several programs to help residents understand how policies, legislation and elected officials impact their everyday lives. The issues of Environmental Racism, Healthcare, Economics, Education, Crime and Justice are researched and responded to by our organization. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: We believe every american should have access to health care in time of injury or illness. We are committed to the adoption of universal access to healthcare for all americans and for improving the quality of care and availability of healthcare professionals in black and low wealth communities.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>No review was or will be conducted.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>No documents available to the public.</ExplanationTxt>
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