who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 7
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Promoting understanding of Black culture and achievement GENESIS MUSEUM OF INTERNATIONAL BLACK CULTUREdirect serviceOperates as an institution dedicated to teaching and promoting public understanding of Black culture and achievement, with a focus on international perspectives.
- Establishes school-based radio and communication systems Make the Grade Foundationcapacity buildingCollaborated with Municipal Credit Union to install radio and communication systems in schools as part of an educational enrichment initiative.
- Hosts community enrichment events with seasonal donations Make the Grade Foundationdirect serviceParticipates in community events by donating turkeys for Thanksgiving, toys for Christmas, blankets for seniors in winter, and supporting sports and park events with equipment and promotional assistance.
- Hosts free outdoor concerts in Queens Make the Grade Foundationdirect serviceHosts free outdoor concerts in Queens featuring performances by The Delfonics, hosted by Dr. Bob Lee, celebrating music and community engagement.
- Hosts the Make the Grade Red Carpet Holiday Gala Make the Grade Foundationdirect serviceHosts an annual red carpet holiday gala event at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, NY, to celebrate the Make the Grade Awards.
- Operates a student-focused radio program Make the Grade Foundationdirect serviceRuns a radio program aimed at students interested in pursuing careers in communications, providing educational and experiential opportunities in media.
- Organizes college bus tours for students and parents Make the Grade Foundationdirect serviceOrganizes college visitation bus tours for students and their parents to colleges across parts of the country, providing exposure to higher education opportunities.
- Organizes the HASI-UNNG Youth SDG Action Fair Make the Grade Foundationdirect serviceOrganizes the HASI-UNNG Youth SDG Action Fair to showcase youth-led projects focused on sustainable development goals, with the 2026 event confirmed.
- Publishes and sells book series celebrating Black excellence Make the Grade Foundationdirect servicePublishes and offers for sale the "People to Know in Black History & Beyond" book series, honoring over 1,000 Black historical figures across civil rights, science, arts, and innovation.
- Recognizes student and school leader achievements Make the Grade Foundationdirect serviceRecognizes a student each month for leadership and kindness and honors school leaders for contributions to improving school programs, fostering positive culture, and achieving key milestones in CPS.
- Supports external award galas Make the Grade Foundationdirect serviceProvides support to the Living Legends Foundation's 2026 Awards Gala in Atlanta and hosts the associated Awards Gala Dinner & Show.
- Advance public education on Latin@ racial identity and empire AFROLATINO FORUMadvocacyEngages in public education initiatives on Latin@s in the U.S., Latin@s of African descent, and the politics of race in empire, beginning with community outreach in El Barrio.
- Advocate for AfroLatine visibility in national data collection AFROLATINO FORUMadvocacyProduced public service announcements encouraging Afro-Latin@s to identify as both Hispanic and Black in the 2010 U.S. Census to improve racial data accuracy and representation.
- Build coalitions and community engagement for racial justice AFROLATINO FORUMdirect serviceEngages communities in dialogue and action around racial and social justice, forging coalitions to advance collective advocacy and awareness.
- Conduct research on AfroLatin@ identities and racial disparities AFROLATINO FORUMresearchProduces scholarly research, including books, articles, and data analysis, to document AfroLatin@ experiences and racial disparities in education, health, and identity. This includes synthesizing and editing archival materials and manuscripts by Miriam Jiménez Román.
- Create and distribute educational materials on AfroLatinidad AFROLATINO FORUMdirect serviceProduces accessible digital resources including articles, FAQs, glossaries, blog posts, op-eds, and recommended reading lists to advance public understanding of AfroLatin@ identities, Blackness, and the Diaspora. These materials are hosted online and designed for broad public access.
- Organize public education events and workshops on AfroLatinidad AFROLATINO FORUMdirect serviceConducts the "Understanding AfroLatinidad" workshop series and organizes public events to educate participants on AfroLatine experiences, anti-Blackness within Latino communities, and racial justice. These activities are held both in-person and digitally, with content focused on U.S.-based contexts.
- Produce audiovisual content on AfroLatine identity and racial justice AFROLATINO FORUMdirect serviceProduces a podcast series titled #BlackLivesMatter Everywhere and the short-form documentary Faith in Blackness: An Exploration of AfroLatine Spirituality to examine connections between racial violence, AfroLatine spirituality, and global anti-Blackness.