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LAST UPDATE: Thanks to your overwhelming support and interest we started an organization! Visit giveblck.org to find Black nonprofits to support and sign up for updates. You can submit a nonprofit here and contact us at hello@giveblck.org.
Hi - I this list to create a comprehensive list of Black-founded nonprofits, which historically have been left behind in the world of philanthropic giving. Americans give $450 billion to charity every year, but only a tiny fraction goes to Black organizations, in part because there historically has not been an easy way to identify them. You can join the #giveblack movement (like #buyblack) by picking one (or more) of these organizations and donate charitable funds. Any questions email christina@allstarcode.org. Thank you. UPDATE: This sheet is now view only. Submissions here. Only orgs with a 501-C3 or fiscal sponsor are eligible. Follow @giveblck to stay tuned.
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LAST UPDATE: Thanks to your overwhelming support and interest we started an organization! Visit giveblck.org to find Black nonprofits to support and sign up for updates. You can submit a nonprofit here and contact us at hello@giveblck.org.
Hi - I this list to create a comprehensive list of Black-founded nonprofits, which historically have been left behind in the world of philanthropic giving. Americans give $450 billion to charity every year, but only a tiny fraction goes to Black organizations, in part because there historically has not been an easy way to identify them. You can join the #giveblack movement (like #buyblack) by picking one (or more) of these organizations and donate charitable funds. Any questions email christina@allstarcode.org. Thank you. UPDATE: This sheet is now view only. Submissions here. Only orgs with a 501-C3 or fiscal sponsor are eligible. Follow @giveblck to stay tuned.
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MentorHer GhanaWe aim to guide Ghana’s daughters with support, resources, and creative thinking tactics while cultivating personal & professional skills to advance themselves, their community and the African Diaspora.https://www.mentorherghana.org/@MentorHerGhanaDetroit, MI/ Ghana84-4340849yes
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All Star CodeTeach coding and core skillshttps://allstarcode.org@allstarcodeNew York, NY90-0954778
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Central District Forum for Arts & IdeasAmplifying black arts (performing arts & chefs)https://cdforum.org@cdforumSeattle, WA91-1954917
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Wa Na WariVisual Artshttps://wanawari.org@wanawariseattle Seattle, WA
Fiscally sponsored by Northwest Film Forum
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The Underground MuseumExhibition space https://the-underground-museum.square.site/ @theundergroundmuseumLos Angeles, CA47-4019904
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Northwest African-American Museumshowcasing history/culturehttp://www.naamnw.org @naamnw Seattle, WA76-0835379
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Color of Changedigital advocacyhttp://colorofchange.org@colorofchangeNew York, NY45-5569879
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NAACP Legal Defense FundNational Association for the Advancement of Colored Peoplehttps://www.naacp.org/@naacpNational13-1655255
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Precious Dreams FoundationProvide comfort items for bedtime and programming for children in foster care and homeless shelters to teach healthy coping techniqueswww.preciousdreamsfoundation.org
@preciousdreamsfoundation
NY,CA, FL,IL,MD45-5456961
Based in NY with local chapters across the U.S.
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Equal Justice Initiativelegal representationeji.org@eji_orgMontgomery, AL63-1135091
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Alvin Ailey Dance Foundationmodern dancealvinailey.org@alvinaileyNew York, NY13-2584273
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National Black Theatre WorkshopThe leading creative space the focuses on the transformation of black people via theatre artsnationalblacktheatre.org@natblacktheatreNew York, NY13-2632596 YesYes
Oldest Black Theatre in New York - continusly headed by a black woman
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The Community Rose Group, Inc.Founded bt activist Kwame Rose to provide services and resources to the communityd.kwamerose@gmail.com@kwameroseBaltimore, MD
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Apollo Theatermusical performance, cultural heritageapollotheater.org@apollotheaterNew York, NY13-3630066
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100 Black Men of Americayouth mentorship100blackmen.org@100blackmenAtlanta, GA58-1974429
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Black AIDS Institutemobilizing black institutions to fight HIVblackaids.org@blackaidsLos Angeles, CA95-4742741
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The HistoryMakerspreserving untold storieshttps://www.thehistorymakers.org/@thehstrymakersChicago, IL. 36-4328170
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King Centerliving memorial to Dr. King thekingcenter.org@kingcenterAtlanta, GA 58-1030989
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Obama Foundationinspire, empower, connect social activistsobama.org@obamafoundationChicago, IL46-4950751
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Jack and Jill of America Foundationsupporting black familiesjackandjillinc.org@jackandjillincWashington DC51-0224656
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Management Leadership 4 TomorrowEconomic Mobility - via Wall Street/ Private Equity/ Top MBA Placementshttps://mlt.org/@mltorgBethesda, MD52-1795164
Founded by John Rice - Social Entrepreneur of the Year (Forbes); Almost 10,000 alumni at Fortune 500 companies; Wall Street; Alternative Investment firms and Top MBA programs (e.g. Harvard, Stanford, Penn, Columbia etc)
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Youth Business Exchangesupports #kidpreneurs@ybe_vaRichmond, VA84-2547251
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The Confess Projectnormalizing mental heath for boys, men of color, and their families through babershop venueshttps://www.theconfessproject.com/@theconfessprojectNational81-2177002
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Loveland FoundationMental help for Women and Girls of Colorthelovelandfoundation.org@thelovelandfoundation
National83-3421375Founded by Rachel Cargle
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Sad Girls Club / Sad Boys Clubmental health resources for POC millenials & Gen-Zhttps://sadgirlsclub.org/@sadgirlsclubNew York, NY83-1906817Elyse Fox is the founder and is amazing
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We Need Diverse BooksAdvocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people.https://diversebooks.org/@weneeddiversebooksBethesda, MD47-1786302
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Trans Women of Color CollectiveTrans Women of Color Collective (TWOCC) was created to cultivate economic opportunities and affirming spaces for trans people of color and our families, to foster kinship, build community engage in healing and restorative justice through arts, culture, media, advocacy and activism. https://www.twocc.us/National
Sponsored by The Washington Peace Center
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Black Girl VenturesProvides mentorship, education and access to capital for black/brown female founded businesseshttps://www.blackgirlventures.org/@blackgirlventures
HQ in DC, but chapters all over country
83-0935942
I spoke with Shelly, the founder, yesterday and she is a smart, business savvy woman with a huge heart and wants any and all introductions to bring awareness to her organization
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Ember Charter SchoolWe endeavor to ignite, empower, and transform people traditionally labeled “at-risk” into social entrepreneurs, engineers, and global leaders. Through our holistic and progressive human development model, we at Ember Charter School for Mindful Education, Innovation & Transformation, seek to empower the minds that will create a more equitable and thoughtful world based in love and kindness.https://www.embercs.org/@embercharterBrooklyn, NY27-2882334
The founder, Rafiq, is a brilliant ex-corporate lawyer that wanted to leave law and give back to the community through mindful education
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The Okra Projectaddress the global crisis faced by Black Trans people by bringing home cooked, healthy, and culturally specific meals and resources to Black Trans People wherever we can reach them.https://www.theokraproject.com/@theokraprojectNew York, NY
fiscally sponsored project of Arts Business Collaborative
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The Black Feminist Projectrestores agency to Black women, girls and non-menhttps://www.theblackfeministproject.org/
https://twitter.com/theblkprojek
Bronx, NY
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The Black Youth ProjectChicago Black Youthhttp://blackyouthproject.com/
https://twitter.com/BlackYouthProj
Chicago, IL
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Black Girls CodeTo increase the number of women of color in the digital space by empowering girls of color ages 7 to 17 to become innovators in STEM fields, leaders in their communities, and builders of their own futures through exposure to computer science and technology.https://www.blackgirlscode.com/@blackgirlscodeOakland, CA45-4930539
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A Long Walk HomeA Long Walk Home empowers young artists and activists to end violence against all girls and women. We advocate for racial and gender equity in schools, communities, and our country-at-large.http://www.alongwalkhome.org/@alongwalkhomeChicago, IL30-0053613
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Andro BarbershopA barbershop created as a safe space for women and the lgbtq communityAndrobarbershop.com@androbarbershopSeattle, WA
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MLK50 Nonprofit newsroom aimed at poverty, power and justice in Memphis. https://mlk50.com/
https://twitter.com/mlk50memphis
Memphis, TN
Fiscal sponsor: Community LIFT (EIN: 27-3941355)
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Black Swan Academyyouth civic engagement
https://www.blackswanacademy.org/about-us
@blackswanacademyWashington DC46-4244374
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Be Girl Worldteenage girl empowerment through global experienceshttps://begirlworld.com@begirl.worldPhiladelphia, PA
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Dive in Wellcultivating space, COMMUNITY, conversations and CHANGE for a more EQUITABLE and accessible wellness INDUSTRY.https://www.diveinwell.com@diveinwell
New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA
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Ancient Song Doula Servicesdoula services to women of color / low-income
https://www.ancientsongdoulaservices.com/about-us
@ancientsongBrooklyn, NY
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ECO Charter SchoolK-8 Environmentally-focused school https://www.ecocharterschool.org@ecocamdenCamden, NJ
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B/Broadencourages black female conservationists
http://eyeonsunvalley.com/Story_Reader/5440/Wild-Gifter-Attempts-to-Turn-Others-into-Lovers-of-the-Land/
Baltimore, MD
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Black OutsideTransformative outdoor experiencesblackoutside.org@blackoutside_incSan Antonio, TX83-3447384
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Charles Roundtree Bloom ProjectUses nature for healing parents of incarcerated youthcrbloomproject.org@crbloomprojectSan Antonio, TX83-3447384
The Charles Roundtree Bloom Project is currently a program of Black Outside, Inc
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Outdoor Afrocelebrate and inspire blacks in natureoutdoorafro.org@outdoorafroOakland, CA
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Saafonblack farmer network, stewardshiphttps://saafon.org/@saafon_growsAtlanta, GA
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Urban Ocean Labpolicies around climate and coastal citiesurbanoceanlab.org@urbanoceanlabBrooklyn, NYyes
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Sister Mentors Mentoring females for college successhttp://www.sistermentors.org/
https://www.facebook.com/SisterMentors-109737392383169
Washington, DC
We make a long-term commitment to the girls in our program starting in elementary and middle school and following them through high school and college graduation. Girls spend anywhere from nine to 15 years in our program. In 20 years we have helped 95 women of color to earn bachelors, masters and doctorates, including in Math, Science and Economics.
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DivIncMentoring black/minority tech entrepreneurshttps://www.divinc.org/@divincatxAustin, TX
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Rosa RebellionPlatform for creative activism by and for women of colorhttps://www.rosarebellion.com/@rosarebellionAustin, TX
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Soul Fire FarmBIPOC-centered community farm committed to ending racism and injustice in the food systemhttp://www.soulfirefarm.org/@soulfirefarmPetersburg, NY
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Rise & Root FarmCommitted to engaging rural and urban communities through food and farminghttps://www.riseandrootfarm.com/@riseandrootfarmNew York, NY
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Food FirstEnvisions a world in which all people have access to healthy, ecologically produced, and culturally appropriate foodhttps://foodfirst.org/n/aOakland, CA
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FreefromDomestic violence organization that teaches women to be entrepreneurs for their financial freedomwww.freefrom.org@freeromdotorgLos Angeles, CA
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The OWL Movement OWL is synonymous to One Woman's Love. OWL is an empowerment and mentorship program made up of women who's goals are to provide services to the community.
https://www.facebook.com/theowlmovement/
@theowlmovementStockton, CA
Founded by Teshante MccCoy, actively working on community policing in Stockton CA
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Prosecutor ImpactCriminal justice reform org that educates and trains prosectors. Mission is to improve results in communities. https://prosecutorimpact.com/NationalFounded by Adam Foss
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The Color of AutismBecause of a lack of support I found there were huge disparities in the African American community. Many misdiagnosed and undiagnosed African American children in at risk communities end up in the criminal justice system each year. I made a promise that once I got a handle on our situation I would help others.https://thecolorofautism.org/@colorofautismDetroit, MI
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Zak and MeConnects Autism families with great service providers Zakandme.com@zakandme
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Fashion Tech ConnectsThe mission of Fashion Tech Connects is to address the dearth of women in color in fashion tech roles. We started Fashion Tech Connects as a reaction to the current landscape of women of color in technology and fashion leadership. fashiontechconnects.com@fashiontechconnectsNew York
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One World ExchangeOur mission is to ensure young people from under-represented backgrounds (communities of color and poor communities) take future leadership roles domestically and abroad with a spirit of service through participation in international development and human rights service projects in developing counrtries www.oneworldexchange.orgIG @oneworldexchange Twitter @oneworldexchangNYC
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Akonadi FoundationAkonadi Foundation’s mission is to support the development of powerful social change movements to eliminate structural racism and create a racially just society.https://akonadi.org@akonadifoundationOakland, CA
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Council of Urban ProfessionalsThe Council of Urban Professionals’ (CUP) mission is to inspire, elevate, and empower the next generation of diverse business and civic leaders.https://www.cupusa.org/our-mission/Twitter @cupusa07NYC and LA
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The Reginald F. Lewis Foundationgrant-makinghttp://reginaldflewis.comNew York, NY
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The Potter's Housechurch and ministrythepottershouse.org@tphdallasDallas, TX
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Newark Performing Arts Corp d/b/aNewark Symphony HallNewark Performing Arts Corporation is the nonprofit manager of the historic Newark Symphony Hall in Newark, NJ. Our mission is to bring Newark Symphony Hall to life and fulfill its potential as a cultural asset and economic cornerstone that stimulates economic development and improved quality of life in New Jersey’s cultural capital, Newark and a predominately Black city.http://www.newarksymphonyhall.org@newarksymphonyhallNewark, NJWe are not only Black-founded, but our organization's management is 95% Black. We have embarked on a $50 million capital campaign to support our 95-year-old facility's restoration and the expansion of our programs.
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The Parris FoundationPromoting educational opportunities and fostering awareness in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM): S.T.E.M.ulating minds and magnifying dreams through scholarship and community outreach.https://www.stemulatingminds.org/@the_parris_foundationHarlem, New York
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Pulse of Perseverance Supporting black achievement specifically in medical and STEM careers. They currently provide scholarships to high school students and are looking to expand into a broader virtual mentorship program for high school students.https://www.thepulseofp3.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theofficialpulseofp3/
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D.R.E.A.M. (Developing Responsible Economically Advanced Model-Citizens, Inc.)Financial literacy education. Our aim is to empower underrepresented, urban youth by equipping them with the knowledge to become prudent, financially literate, adept individuals. www.dream-usa.org@dream_usa_NYC
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Emerald Cities CollaborativeBuilding high-road (sustainable, just, and inclusive) local economies through economic justice, social equity, and sustainabilityhttp://emeraldcities.org/@emeraldcitiesWashington, DCOperates nationally also locally in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, Seattle, New York, Boston, and (until recently) Cleveland.
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Dance Theatre of Harlemballet companydancetheatreofharlem.org@dancetheatreofharlemNew York, NY
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Black Arts Future Fundfund small black arts organizationshttps://www.blackartfutures.org/@blackartfuturesfundNew York, NY
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CLLCTIVLYWe are creating an ecosystem to foster collaboration, increase social impact and amplify the voices of Black-led organizations in Greater Baltimore.www.cllctivly.org@cllctivlyBaltimore, MD
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Backyard BasecampEnvironmental and Food Justice work, and nature education in Baltimore Citywww.BackyardBasecamp.orgIG: @Backyard_Basecamp
FB: BackyardBasecamp
Twitter: @Backyard_Base
Baltimore, MD
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Talk Tech AssociationTalk Tech Association, the 501(c)(3) Affiliate of Black Women Talk, is focused on identifying, providing support, and encouraging black women to build the next billion-dollar business. We are a collective of black women tech founders who have a unique understanding of the challenges we face in the industry, but also of the advantages we can bring.
Chapters Located in NYC, San Francisco, Atlanta, Washington DC, Chicago, Seattle, Miami, Austin, and London UK
https://talktechassociation.org/@talktechassociationNew York, NYBoth national and international chapters
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Georgie Badiel FoundationWater security in Burkina Faso georgiebadielfoundation.org@georgiebadielfoundationNew York, NY
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The STEAM GenerationHands-on STEAM project based learning classes, camp, and workshops for children 4-14.STEAMGeneration.org@steamgenerationgaAtlanta, GA
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BlackStar Film FestivalThe BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora and of global communities of color, showcasing films by black, brown and indigenous people from around the world.blackstarfest.org@blackstarfestPhiladelphia, PA
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Triangle BikeworksLevels the playing field for organized cycling to explore open spaces, uncover hidden history, and create a path for positive youth development.www.trianglebikeworks.org
facebook.com/trianglebikes instagram.com/trianglebikes twitter.com/trianglebikes
Carrboro, NC
On average we split between 50% boys and girls. Fostering environmental stewardship
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Let Girls Read, Run, GrowLet Girls Read, Run, Grow is an organization that works to support the development of African adolescent girls through education, athletics and entrepreneurshiphttps://www.letgirlsreadrungrow.org/@readrungrowNew York, NY
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Compton Jr. EquestriansOur program not only teaches the highly esteemed skill of horseback riding, but academic achievement and character building. Some of the academic areas we build upon are science, math, literacy, and cultural history. Youth in our program also build discipline, self-esteem, and leadership.
Our program serves as a safe haven away from the dangers of the streets, such as drugs, gangs, and poverty. Horseback riding naturally helps build coping mechanisms for the youth, in turn, youth gain respect for animals and nature, and eachother, building lifelong bonds.
www.comptonjrequestrians.org
@CJEquestrians https://www.facebook.com/Compton-Jr-Equestrians-535989033461945/ https://www.instagram.com/comptonjrequestrians/
Compton, CA
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Black too Earth To connect black people with black environmental organizations through site visits and volunteer opportunities. We want to inspire and celebrate our community while investing in underrepresented organizations. Our activities aim to foster stewardship, community, and intentional consuming amongst our participants.http://www.blacktooearth.com/@blacktooearthAtlanta, GAblacktwoearth@gmail.com
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MOMCares MOMCares supports Black women who are navigating high risk pregnancies and/or are navigating a NICU stay in the postpartum periodwww.therisingmomcares.com@momcares_baltimoreBaltimore, MDFounded and led by Ana Rodney
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Birthright Africa
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Bmore Empowered IncBmore Empowered provides administrative and accounting support to nonprofit projects and organizations in Baltimore City and the surrounding areas through fiscal sponsorship and fiscal management. Fiscal sponsorship provides the ability for projects to receive tax-deductible donations through our 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. Our Mission is to provide girls and women of color with tools of empowerment.bmoreempowered.org@bmoreempoweredBaltimore City82-4459667We envision a world where black and brown girls and women are empowered, self-sufficient, mindful and supportive of each other.
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One Art Community Centercommunity and event space that hosts a farm, orchard, programming, and farm to table cafehttps://www.oneartcommunitycenter.com/@oneartcommunitycenterWest Philadelphia, PAFounded and led by Malakia Giles
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The Urban StudioMentorship opportunities for Students of color 16+. The goal is to get more youth interested in fields related to the built environment. Theurbanstudio.org@the.urban.studioDC + LA
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BravenIn partnership with univeristies and employers, Braven empowers first-generation and low-income college students with the skills, confidence, experiences and social capital they need to land strong first jobs that put them on the path to upward mobility and the American Dream. Our students’ success fuels our country’s success, ensuring that our large public higher education institutions become ever stronger engines of mobility and that our companies have the diverse talent they need to thrive in the modern economy.bebraven.org @EubanksDavisNational (NYC, Chicago, Newark, Bay Area)46-4340594YesFounded by Aimée Eubanks Davis, a 2019 Obama Fellow
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Black Organizing for Leadership and Dignity (BOLD)social justice leadership trainingboldorganizing.orgNew Market, TN
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Blackout Collectivedirect action collectivehttps://blackoutcollective.org/#Home@blackoutcollect
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Dignity and Power Now (DPN)organizing for incarcerated people / familieshttp://dignityandpowernow.org/@powerdignityLos Angeles, CA
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Freedom Inc.fighting violence against POC, womenhttp://freedom-inc.org/@aboutfreedomincDane County, WI
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The Brotherhood-Sister SolRites of passage themed mentorshipbrotherhood-sistersol.orgbrosis512 (Instagram)Harlem, NYC
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The History MakersA national 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational institution committed to preserving and making widely accessible the untold personal stories of both well-known and unsung African Americans.www.thehistorymakers.org@TheHstryMakers. TwitterChicago
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Student Navigation, IncRemove barriers that hinder students from receiving a proper education and a quality lifestyle.studentnavigation.org@studentnavigationCleveland"It still takes a village."
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National Black and Food Justice Alliance
organizes for black food and land, by increasing the visibility of visionary Black leadership, advancing Black people’s struggle for just and sustainable communities, and building power in our food systems and land stewardship.https://www.blackfoodjustice.org/IG: @blackfoodjustice
FB: @blackfoodjustice
Twitter: @NBFJA
Detroit, MI
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PolicyLinkNational research and action institute advancing racial and economic equity by Lifting Up What Works®https://www.policylink.org/FB: @PolicyLink
IG: @PolicyLink
T: @PolicyLink
Oakland, CAAuthors of The Equity Manifesto