Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network, Inc.

the southern black policy and advocacy network, inc. (sbpan) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was created in 2018 to improve health, social, and economic conditions facing black communities living in the u.s. south. the mission of sbpan is to improve health outcomes and reduce social, and economic disparities impacting black communities living in the u.s. south through training, education, advocacy and mobilization. sbpan is committed to building and strengthening programs and partnerships focused on improving the health and quality of life for diverse populations of black southern communities in the u.s., specifically those living at the intersection of marginalized black communities including, but not limited to those who are same gender loving (sgl), lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (lgbt), youth people, women, and seniors.