The National Endowment for the Arts strives to use its platforms to amplify the stories and narratives from the communities and cultures that help bring us closer to a more perfect union. So, it's our honor to introduce this issue, which lifts up artists steeped in the hard work of building a more equitable future. These stories feature some of the organizations serving Black artists and communities. There are countless incredible organizations across the country whose missions have always been to promote the work of Black artists, to show us that Black art matters, and to use the arts as a tool for racial and social justice.