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This is BDBC Services’ first blog post of 2026, and it begins exactly where our work lives. In public spaces, in policy rooms, and in real time with the community.
Last week marked a pivotal moment for the ICE Out legislation in Philadelphia and for the growing coalition demanding an end to secret policing and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Through BDBC Field Media, we documented the press conference for the ICE Out legislative package at City Hall as it happened. No edits. No spin. Just the full context of what it looks like when communities show up to demand protection, dignity, and accountability.
During the City Council meeting that following Thursday, I delivered public comment in support of the ICE Out legislation package, grounding the case in lived experience and the urgent need to prioritize the rights of the many over the comfort of the few. Putting these words on the official record matters. It ensures that Black immigrant voices are not erased from policy conversations that directly impact our lives.
The impact extended beyond City Hall. The action was amplified citywide when the Philadelphia Inquirer featured the moment on its Instagram, expanding visibility and helping move ICE Out from a legislative proposal into a public conversation across Philadelphia.
City Council President Kenyatta Johnson
ICE OUT Philly!
Why this matters
Public comment placed impacted voices on the official record.
Field media preserved the full context without distortion.
Visibility increased accountability and public pressure.
BDBC Field Media exists to capture movements as they unfold. We livestream civic moments, preserve long-form footage, and make public processes accessible to people who cannot be in the room. This work is about transparency, truth, and memory.
You can watch the full City Council meeting from January 29 here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCmC3pOL-co
You can also view the unfiltered field coverage and live documentation on Twitch:
https://www.twitch.tv/tsehaitu
This is how we are entering 2026. Grounded, visible, and accountable to the communities most impacted.
This is only the beginning. The work ahead is about sustaining momentum, growing endorsements, and ensuring the ICE Out package moves from introduction to impact.
If you are a Philadelpia based organization or business and want to support the ICE Out legislation package, please endorse here: ENDORSE HERE
Continuing the Legacy
How BDBC Services Empowers Communities and Drives Results
Throughout history, Black movement leaders have pioneered the most effective grassroots organizing strategies, from voter mobilization to direct advocacy and transformative leadership. Figures like Ella Baker, Septima Clark, Fannie Lou Hamer, the Combahee River Collective, and Kwame Ture built power from the ground up, ensuring the most marginalized communities could advocate for themselves and create lasting change. Today, that legacy continues through the work of BDBC Services, a consulting firm dedicated to empowering non-profits with the tools to execute impactful campaigns.
Why Grassroots Organizing Matters Now More Than Ever
Grassroots organizing remains one of the most powerful tools for achieving real change. Whether it’s mobilizing voters, advocating for policy shifts, or building sustainable leadership within communities, data-driven and community-centered strategies are essential. BDBC Services has extensive experience helping organizations reach thousands of voters, secure critical funding, and build sustainable campaigns that amplify underrepresented voices, especially in African immigrant communities.
What Makes BDBC Services the Best Choice for Grassroots Organizing?
BDBC Services is not just another consulting firm—it is rooted in a deep commitment to movement-building, strategic expertise, and an intersectional approach to organizing. Here’s how we help non-profits and advocacy organizations scale their impact:
1. Data-Driven Campaigns with a Cultural Lens
Much like Fannie Lou Hamer’s voter registration efforts in the South, we understand that effective organizing starts with meeting communities where they are. BDBC Services specializes in:
Voter outreach and engagement strategies that resonate with diverse communities.
Customized canvassing plans, ensuring every dollar spent maximizes voter impact.
Deep-dive issue-based canvassing, aligning community concerns with long-term advocacy goals.
2. Leadership Development & Grassroots Power-Building
Following in the footsteps of Ella Baker and Septima Clark, BDBC Services prioritizes bottom-up leadership development by:
Training local leaders to advocate for themselves and their communities.
Providing non-profits with the tools to build in-house organizing capacity.
Designing transformational leadership workshops to ensure sustainable movement-building.
3. Political Strategy & Electoral Campaign Execution
BDBC Services has led multiple high-impact voter engagement campaigns, ensuring thousands of African voters participated in crucial elections. With experience in data management, electoral planning, and mobilization, BDBC Services provides:
Targeted voter engagement strategies that increase turnout.
Electoral campaign execution, from canvasser hiring to field operations.
Fundraising strategies to support long-term organizing goals.
4. Wellness-Focused Organizing for Sustainable Change
BDBC Services understands that burnout is a barrier to movement success. Inspired by the Combahee River Collective’s holistic approach, we integrate wellness-focused organizing pedagogy, ensuring leaders and organizers can sustain their work for the long haul.
Work With BDBC Services to Transform Your Organizing Impact
At BDBC Services, we don’t just consult. We co-create impactful strategies that drive measurable change. Whether you’re a non-profit looking to launch a voter engagement campaign, strengthen your advocacy work, or develop long-term community leadership, our team is ready to provide the expertise and structure you need.
Ready to build real grassroots power? Book your free consultation today!