Building Wealth, Claiming Voice, Defining Future
WHO WE ARE
AFRICAN AMERICAN WORK SOCIETY
Welcome to the African American Work Society We are a charitable and educational non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering Black communities across the United States through economic independence and entrepreneurship. From launching community-owned enterprises to engaging in global policy forums, our mission is clear: to ensure that African Americans thrive—with dignity, purpose, and lasting opportunity.A Headquarters for Community Growth This is more than a slogan—it’s a call to action. Our site isn’t simply an organizational hub; it’s a platform for innovation, movement-building, and global collaboration. We invite bold thinkers, curious changemakers, and every community member ready to move from surviving to strategizing. Together, we’re building a future where equity is not an aspiration—but a foundation.
WHO WE ARE
Our Roots, Our ResolveThe African American Work Society was founded with a radical vision: not just to exist, but to lead. We are more than an organization—we are a movement, committed to cultivating generational prosperity, rooted in community, and driven by economic justice. We forge pathways to self-sufficiency, develop emerging leaders, and advocate policies that reflect the lived experiences of our people. With tax-exempt status and a solid organizational backbone, we are stepping into a bold new era—unifying resources, amplifying voices, and extending our global reach.
FOUNDER'S MESSGAE
Robert L. Hollis, Founder & CEO – African American Work Society
I didn’t create this organization to be respectable. I created it to be radical.
The African American Work Society was born from a truth too urgent to ignore: that for generations, Black Americans have been pushed to the margins of the economy, the ballot box, and the policy table—while being told to wait, comply, or adapt. We won’t. Not anymore.
This isn’t just an NGO—it’s a launchpad for self-determination. A system built to unlock power—not through pity or tokenism, but through enterprise, skill, and grit. Every job we create and every business we build is a brick in a blueprint for freedom.
Economic independence is not optional. We exist to build—not just businesses, but dignity. Not just services, but sovereignty. Not just change, but legacy.
If these words light a fire in you, then this movement is yours too. Welcome.
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