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Celebrating Excellence: In Tampa, Florida, 100 Black boys from Icon Preparatory School, dressed as kings, were recognized for their achievements and potential. The boys were honored during the annual B.U.B.B.A.’s Sons in Suits Community Awards, an event that aims to inspire young boys and men of color while honoring those who've made significant strides in their personal and academic endeavors. The sight of these young kings standing tall served as a powerful reminder of the impact positive reinforcement and representation can have on young lives, illuminating a path toward a brighter, more inclusive future. This event is a triple win for the Black community, as Icon Preparatory School is a Black-owned non-profit corporation founded in 2018 by predominantly HBCU graduates. With campuses in Tampa, Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, and Cleveland, Ohio, Icon Preparatory School embodies a commitment to providing quality education and empowerment to all students. Learn more at IconPrep.org. Furthermore, Brothers United Building Brothers Alliance (B.U.B.B.A.) stands as a beacon of support for men and boys, offering mentorship, academic assistance, and community empowerment initiatives. Discover more about their impactful work at BubbaofTampa.org. At Going Public PR, we're dedicated to showcasing uplifting moments like this, which empower and inspire our communities. Follow us for more stories of empowerment and the latest industry trends. Together, let's celebrate those who make a difference. #GoingPublicPR #BlackExcellence #YoungKings #IconPrep #BUBBASonsInSuits #CommunityImpact #InspiringStories #BlackOwnedBusiness #ExcellenceInPR

UNCF, the United Negro College Fund, known as the United Fund, is a philanthropic organization that funds scholarships for Black students and general scholarship funds for 37 private HBCUs. UNCF was incorporated on April 25, 1944, by Frederick D. Patterson, Mary McLeod Bethune, and others. UNCF is headquartered in DC. In 2005, UNCF supported approximately 65,000 students at over 900 colleges and universities with approximately $113 million in grants and scholarships. About 60% of these students are the first in their families to attend college, and 62% have annual family incomes of less than $25,000. UNCF administers over 450 named scholarships. UNCF’s president and chief executive officer is Michael Lomax. Past presidents of the UNCF included William H. Gray and Vernon Jordan. Though founded to address funding inequities in education resources for African Americans, UNCF-administered scholarships are open to all ethnicities; the great majority of recipients are still African-American. It provides scholarships to students attending its member colleges as well as to those going elsewhere. Graduates of UNCF member institutions and scholarships have included many Black people in the fields of business, politics, health care, and the arts. Some prominent UNCF alumni include Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; Alexis Herman; Spike Lee; Samuel L. Jackson; General Chappie James; and Dr. David Satcher. UNCF adopted as its motto the maxim “A mind is a terrible thing to waste.” This maxim has become one of the most widely recognized slogans in advertising history. The motto was notably mangled in an address to the organization by VPOTUS Dan Quayle, who stated: “And you take the UNCF model that what a waste it is to lose one’s mind or not to have a mind is being very wasteful. How true that is.” The motto, which has been used in numerous award-winning UNCF ad campaigns, was created by Forest Long, of the advertising agency Young & Rubicam, in partnership with the Ad Council. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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The NYSE welcomes Statement Arts, Inc, a nonprofit that uses the performing and visual arts to empower young people from historically under-represented and low-income communities.

Happy Black Philanthropy Month! Send some links in the comment section!

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Philanthropy is more than just donating or giving to charity; it's an opportunity to make a direct investment in your community. When you prioritize giving your time, talents, testimony, ties, or treasures to a local nonprofit, you are investing in your local economy and community. Many local nonprofits employ locally, contribute to the local economy, and provide crucial services and resources to the community. To celebrate Black Philanthropy Month, I challenge you to make a commitment of investing in your local community through supporting a local nonprofit. 🌟 #BlackPhilanthropyMonth #Philanthropy #CommunityInvestment #LocalNonprofits #GiveBack

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been around for decades but only in recent years have they become a hot-button issue with many groups and government officials attempting to ban them. Since October 7, many Jews have jumped on the bandwagon, seeking to remove DEI offices from educational settings like colleges and universities, asserting that DEI excludes Jewish students and breeds antisemitism. DEI experts Yavilah McCoy, CEO and founder of the non-profit DEI group Dimensions Educational Consulting, and April Powers, Vice President of DEI for Project Shema, join Wide River Project hosts Eric Ward and Nadine Epstein for a conversation that dives deep into DEI, exploring what it really is and looking at strategies for including Jewish students under its umbrella and working with universities to make this happen. This program on Thursday, January 23 at 1:30pm, ET/10:30am, PT is part of The Wide River Project which takes a deep dive—and fresh look—into the art, history and issues that both unite and divide the Black and Jewish communities. Register at: https://ow.ly/v8Hl50UINrY

Exciting news for our community 👏 We're proud to announce the creation of the Niagara Para Games Legacy Fund in partnership with the Niagara Community Foundation. This fund, managed by a board of those from the Niagara Region’s disability sport community, will provide financial support towards new adaptive equipment, programs, awareness, leadership training, and inclusion education.

Are you doing all you can to support Black students? There are over 300,000 Black students in California—each with dreams, aspirations, and the potential to transform their communities and our world. However, many of our students face systemic barriers that hinder their success, from unequal access to resources, to racial inequities in education, to lack of mentorship and support. This #GivingTuesday, December 3, 2024, you have an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of these students. By supporting Black Students of California United, we can help provide the resources, advocacy, and mentorship these students need to thrive. Your support today can empower a future leader—donate now and make an impact! https://lnkd.in/gxSQurWe