Black Equity & Excellence Stories
Seventeen grants from our Black Equity & Excellence Fund totaling $240,000 were distributed to support Black-led nonprofit organizations and projects that counteract systemic racism.
Last month’s Juneteenth parade, a city-wide expression of pride, brought together the Black community in a display of cultural recognition and social dialogue. Without the phenomenal work of Juneteenth Inc., the festival would not have touched as many hearts as it did.
Nikki R. Jones is creating and trailblazing a path for black women in her community.
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For Tamica Barnett, barbecues have the potential to uplift communities while creating a newfound sense of understanding and comradery.
Central New York is bursting with creativity; Black Media Mogul Maker seeks to amplify its potential.
NyShaun’s passion pours into my healthcare advocate vocation at all levels.
My mom taught me to value education and she always encouraged my siblings and me to take the baton to the next step.
As the manager of Neighborhood Economic Development for Centerstate CEO, I have a front-row seat to witness the making of Black history in Central New York.
The Community Foundation recently distributed a new round of grants from its Black Equity & Excellence Fund. Grants from the fund support Black-led nonprofit organizations and projects that counteract systemic racism. Fourteen grants were distributed, totaling $248,000. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________