The Space Where Dreams Take Flight
Sister. Brother. Changemaker. For too long, we’ve been the only ones in rooms that weren’t built for us. Translating our brilliance. Dimming our light. Making others comfortable while we suffocated.…
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What is Black Philanthropy Month?
Black philanthropy isn’t new—we’ve always taken care of our own. Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), observed every August, was birthed in 2011 by Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland with support from Reunity,…
Welcome new team members Maria and Aryiel
+BioMaria F. TownsendProgram Director, Alumni Impactmaria@surgeinstitute.orgMaria F. TownsendProgram Director, Alumni ImpactMaria is a passionate advocate for equity of voice and authentic narratives of student experiences, believing that centering the humanity…
Empowering Our Communities in Crisis
We know that crisis doesn’t pause for our purpose. Whether facing climate-related disasters, school emergencies, or community trauma, Black and Brown leaders are often on the front lines—personally and professionally.…