Battle Creek, Michigan

Help Map the Strength, Leadership,
and Future of Black Battle Creek

The Black Census is a community-driven effort to better understand, connect, and support African Americans in Battle Creek. By sharing your voice, you help build a stronger network of leaders, organizations, businesses, families, and opportunities.

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Community Voices Heard & Recorded
Data-Driven Growth For Our Community
Why This Matters

Why the Black Census Matters

Too often, the strengths, needs, and contributions of our community are scattered, unseen, or underrepresented. The Black Census was created to help change that.

By participating, you help create a clearer picture of the people, organizations, talents, and priorities shaping Black life in Battle Creek. This information can help strengthen connections, spotlight leadership, support collaboration, and inform meaningful community action.

This is about more than collecting information. It is about building visibility, unity, and progress.

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Community Impact

What This Will Help Us Build

Stronger Connections

Better connections between community members and leaders across Battle Creek.

Visible Organizations

More awareness of organizations, businesses, and local resources available to us.

Informed Planning

More informed planning and collaboration for community initiatives.

Targeted Outreach

Outreach to different groups within the community where it matters most.

Celebrated Voices

Celebration of community voices, experiences, and contributions.

Protected Community Data

Your data belongs to the community — never sold, never exploited.

Inclusive Community

Who Should Participate

The Black Census is for every member of our community — no matter where you are in life's journey.

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Students
Working Community Members
Retirees
Entrepreneurs
Educators
Faith Leaders
Nonprofit Leaders
Families
Public Servants
Health Professionals
Service Professionals
Anyone Making an Impact

Your Privacy is Protected

The African American Collaborative takes your privacy seriously. Your personal information will not be displayed publicly without your permission. This data is used exclusively to better understand, connect, and support our community.

No public exposure without consent
Never sold to third parties
Community-owned data
Secure storage
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This takes about 3–5 minutes. Your participation strengthens our entire community.

Basic Info
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Basic Information

First name is required.
Last name is required.
Email Address is required.
We'll use this to keep you informed about community updates.
Phone Number is required.
This helps us better understand community age groups and celebrate community members. This information will not be displayed publicly.
Your ZIP code helps us understand where community members are located across Battle Creek.
Step 2 of 4

Community Categories

Please select the category or categories that best describe the work you do or hope to do in the community.

Each category gives you the option to share your organization's name and your role. If you do not have an organization or prefer not to share, you may skip that section.

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Your Suggestions

How can the African American Collaborative better support leaders, improve connections, and help advance the community?

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Review & Submit

By submitting this form, you agree that the Black Census may use the information you provide to better understand, connect, and support the community, and to contact you by text message (SMS) and email regarding relevant community updates, opportunities, and engagement.

Your personal information will not be displayed publicly without permission.

Your Voice Builds Our Future

Every submission strengthens the foundation we're building together for Black Battle Creek.

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