Mission Statement:
To support progressive candidates in pivotal races who are sympathetic and sensitive to issues that affect people of color, and who inspire participation in government for the benefit of all Americans.
The purposes of AOF are threefold:
1. To support progressive candidates for federal and state-wide office who are in pivotal races and who are sensitive to, and supportive of, the needs and issues of communities of color
2. To increase voter turnout among communities of color for candidates endorsed by AOF
3. To identify and promote emerging leaders within communities of color as potential candidates for statewide and federal elected offices.