This is what it looks like to amplify HBCUs, Black excellence, and impactful organizations in influential spaces. In June, our President and CEO, Dr. Michael Lomax, met with Mike Bloomberg and joined a powerful panel, "Our Legacy: An Exploration of Black Memory and Futurism," to celebrate Juneteenth. Dr. Lomax’s message about the mission and impact of UNCF and HBCUs is needed in spaces like this with media professionals, as we aim to continue telling the narrative of HBCUs. #Bloomberg #UNCF #FBF #HBCUs
UNCF’s Post
More Relevant Posts
-
The theme for Black History Month 2024 is Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build. Did you know that during World War 1, Black women formed the Black Cross Nurses to fill a gap in health care? This Black History Month, we salute the resilience and dedication of Black Canadians who and are shaping our medical landscape. However, Black History Month is also a time for reflection. Black Canadians continue to face health barriers and inequities in the health care system. Alberta's PCNs are committed to providing a safe space for everyone to receive compassionate and inclusive health care, regardless of colour, gender, orientation, or background. Your well-being is our priority, and we work with health care professionals who strive to create an environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and cared for. #BHM2024
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
The theme for Black History Month 2024 is Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build. Did you know that during World War 1, Black women formed the Black Cross Nurses to fill a gap in health care? This Black History Month, we salute the resilience and dedication of Black Canadians who have shaped and are shaping our medical landscape. However, Black History Month is also a time for reflection. Black Canadians continue to face health barriers and inequities in the health care system. Alberta PCNs are committed to providing a safe space for everyone to receive compassionate and inclusive health care, regardless of colour, gender, orientation, or background. Your well-being is our priority, and we work with health care professionals who strive to create an environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and cared for. #BHM2024
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
The theme for Black History Month 2024 is Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build. Did you know that during World War 1, Black women formed the Black Cross Nurses to fill a gap in health care? This Black History Month, we salute the resilience and dedication of Black Canadians who are shaping our medical landscape. However, Black History Month is also a time for reflection. Black Canadians continue to face health barriers and inequities in the health care system. Alberta PCNs are committed to providing a safe space for everyone to receive compassionate and inclusive health care, regardless of colour, gender, orientation, or background. Your well-being is our priority, and we work with health care professionals who strive to create an environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and cared for. #BHM2024
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
The theme for Black History Month 2024 is Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build. Did you know that during World War 1, Black women formed the Black Cross Nurses to fill a gap in health care? This Black History Month, we salute the resilience and dedication of Black Canadians who and are shaping our medical landscape. However, Black History Month is also a time for reflection. Black Canadians continue to face health barriers and inequities in the health care system. Alberta PCNs are committed to providing a safe space for everyone to receive compassionate and inclusive health care, regardless of colour, gender, orientation, or background. Your well-being is our priority, and we work with health care professionals who strive to create an environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and cared for. #BHM2024
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
The 23 Regional Councils of the National Minority Supplier Development Council proudly stand in solidarity with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in their crucial mission to foster generational Black wealth in America. With unwavering support, we endorse and amplify the CBC's visionary plan, recognizing its transformative potential for Black communities nationwide. The 23 Regional Councils represent and champion over 7,000 certified Black-owned businesses across the country. Our collective impact is profound, generating a staggering $59.6 billion in annual revenue. These businesses are not just economic entities; they are pillars of strength and resilience within their respective communities, driving prosperity and opportunity for generations to come. Aligned with the CBC's goals, our collaboration underscores the power of Black entrepreneurship in dismantling systemic barriers and bridging the racial wealth gap. By empowering Black-owned businesses, we pave the way for a more equitable and inclusive future, where prosperity is accessible to all. #BlackWealthAgenda
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
The 23 Regional Councils of the National Minority Supplier Development Council proudly stand in solidarity with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in their crucial mission to foster generational Black wealth in America. With unwavering support, we endorse and amplify the CBC's visionary plan, recognizing its transformative potential for Black communities nationwide. The 23 Regional Councils represent and champion over 7,000 certified Black-owned businesses across the country. Our collective impact is profound, generating a staggering $59.6 billion in annual revenue. These businesses are not just economic entities; they are pillars of strength and resilience within their respective communities, driving prosperity and opportunity for generations to come. Aligned with the CBC's goals, our collaboration underscores the power of Black entrepreneurship in dismantling systemic barriers and bridging the racial wealth gap. By empowering Black-owned businesses, we pave the way for a more equitable and inclusive future, where prosperity is accessible to all. #BlackWealthAgenda
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
To celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, the NPQ team brings together the stories we’ve published that celebrate Black culture and success along the journey toward true freedom. In the article, “One Nation Under a Groove: How to Build a Black Future Through Strong, Black-Led Community Organizations”, Shawn Ginwright of Flourish Agenda, Inc. highlights how, to strive for the future we want, Black nonprofit leaders must lean into the practice of Black future thinking and action, creating new paradigms to address our ongoing problems: https://bit.ly/3ujzLgb
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
Throughout February, we’re platforming Black leaders at our partner community organizations to share about their connection with Black history and their collaboration with UWNYC to reach communities of color. Today’s Black History Month Spotlight features Adame Belay, Atlas Functional Family Therapy - Adult Clinical Supervisor at RiseBoro Community Partnership. Through the Atlas initiative, UWNYC supports organizations like Riseboro as they empower justice-impacted youth through Functional Family Therapy- Adult (FFT-A). FFT-A practitioners like Adame work with a young person’s chosen family to help them develop stronger ties and build a brighter future. As FFT-A strengthens relationships, it allows communities to become more resilient, enhancing public safety. How does Black history and your own lived experience inform your work at your organization? “As a Black man, I can identify with some of my clients' lived experiences in and out of the clinical space and bear witness to hearing their stories. It's important to understand the importance of creating safe spaces for communication and healing. One is not defined by the criminal legal charges imposed upon them. I see each participant as a whole, dynamic, and unique person. In my role, I seek to make them feel acknowledged, seen, and heard, which has a positive impact on their lives." In your efforts to create positive change in New York City’s communities of color, how has United Way of New York City supported your work? "RiseBoro’s Atlas FFT-A program provides invaluable learning support and growth opportunities so family members can support participants in making informed decisions. Before their enrollment in FFT-A, some participants may not have had the opportunity to communicate their concerns and issues to anyone. This experience can be challenging to navigate, but we ensure hope and build an alliance, which can be the beginning stages of having restorative conversations that can bridge family ties."
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
Juneteenth is a day to celebrate Black freedom, resilience, belonging, and hope, as it marks the day that ended the enslavement of Black people throughout the United States. Today, we can see how the inequities experienced by the Black community in the U.S. have been shaped by a long and systemic history of racial injustice and the extraction of labor from Black people. Despite our country’s painful legacy of racism, Black citizens have persisted and built thriving, vibrant communities. But there is still work to do—by all. In order to build a more just and equitable society, we must directly address these ongoing impacts through the systems, structures, and policies that have perpetuated such inequitable conditions and outcomes. As we celebrate and honor Juneteenth, let it also remind us that a new legacy is possible—and we all have a role to play in achieving it.
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
Black August is a time to honor our history, reflect on the struggle for justice, and celebrate Black resilience and culture. This month, we will share stories of bravery, resilience, and empowerment from our ancestors and current leaders, highlighting their incredible contributions to our community. In Los Angeles, our Black Experience Action Team (BEAT) has been at the forefront of addressing these challenges. In 2021, BEAT provided a roadmap to improve the material conditions and outcomes of Black Angelenos. The report 'The Path to Justice Runs Through Equity: Ending Anti-Black Racism in Los Angeles' underscores the importance of community engagement, intersectional approaches, and policy recommendations to dismantle systemic barriers and foster communal growth and shared abundance. This year, the BEAT is proud to present "Bold Black LA" - a campaign centering policies, efforts, and actions to ensure Black Angelenos flourish focusing on three critical areas: Health, Money and Housing. Are you locked in? Tell your folks about it and join us on this journey. #BlackAugust #BoldBlackLA #HMH #CommunityEmpowerment #JusticeForAll
To view or add a comment, sign in
15,894 followers