The Ron Brown Scholar Program: Helping Underserved Students
The Ron Brown Scholar Program has been helping underrepresented students for more than 25 years. Learn more about the program.
Student Freedom Initiative Helps to Create Future AI Professionals
Sports technology company Stats Perform is partnering with Student Freedom Initiative and Morehouse College to develop an “AI in Basketball” course. The goal of the collaboration is to create educational opportunities about how to apply AI in sports and expand job opportunities for students.
Young Billionaires Sign the Giving Pledge
Several young billionaires have recently signed the Giving Pledge. Some of the new signatories include co-founder of brokerage firm Zerodha, Nikhil Kamath, and Canva co-founders Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht.
Girls Who Invest Intern Aspires to Increase Representation in Finance
First-generation college student Mikayla Wallace aspires to increase diversity in the field of finance by spreading awareness of and education on financial literacy. Wallace deepened her passion through her internship with the Kresge Foundation’s Investment Office — an internship she discovered through the nonprofit organization Girls Who Invest.
Susan G. Komen® Develops Breast Cancer Research Registry
Susan G. Komen® has created a new research platform where breast cancer patients and survivors can share their health data to improve breast cancer research and help develop new treatment methods.
National Park Foundation and Melissa & Doug Help Create Collection of Toys for Kids
Toy company, Melissa & Doug, is partnering with the National Park Foundation to create fun, purposeful and nature-inspired toys. The toys are inspired by the national parks’ vast landscapes, landmarks and wildlife.
Code.org Helps to Launch TeachAI to Ensure a Smooth Integration of AI and Education
Code.org, along with several other companies, is making history by helping to launch TeachAI, an effort that will help with the integration of artificial intelligence in education.
HBCU Leaders Meet in Atlanta for UNCF’s UNITE Summit
To kick off the United Negro College Fund’s 2nd Annual UNITE Summit for Black Educators, more than 1,000 college administrators, including 40 Historically Black College and University (HBCU) presidents, joined together in Atlanta, GA.
Sphinx Organization Announces 2023 MPower Artist Grants Recipients
The Sphinx Organization has announced 15 recipients, which are various alumni of the program, for the 2023 MPower Artist Grants.
Creating Economic Prosperity for Black Businesses
Black businesses need our support. Learn more about how you can help and the organizations that are already doing their part.
