The NAACP, or the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is a civil rights organization founded in 1909 to fight for the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights for all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. They achieve this through advocacy, litigation, and community organizing, focusing on issues like racial justice, education, and economic empowerment.
https://naacp.org
Our mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. We envision a world in which engineering is a mainstream word in homes and communities of color, and all Black students can envision themselves as engineers. In this world, Black people exceed parity in entering engineering fields, earning degrees, and succeeding professionally.
https://nsbe.org
/dev/color is the global career accelerator for Black software engineers, technologists, and executives. And, we are the go-to accountability partner for the companies who invest in, employ and are led by them. What started as a small squad in 2015 has grown to a community of 600+ professional members. Nearly 1,000 leaders have participated for one or more years in A* (A Star), our flagship peer mentorship program for software engineers. And, our global community reach across all media outlets is more than 20,000 strong. By design, /dev/color brings Black engineering leaders together to surface and solve some of our most pressing challenges – for us, by us, and we’re just getting started!
https://devcolor.org
We engage, empower, and educate Black Business Leaders and institutions by providing a platform to enhance skills and elevate voices. Our 5 Es: engage, empower, educate, enhance, and elevate. Doing so, we’re “lifting as we climb.” We path and pave the way to a more just world, unleashing endless opportunities for growth and advancement so that Black Business Leaders achieve the best version of themselves at every point of their journey.
https://nabainc.org
Our mission is to place one million girls of color in tech by 2040. Black Girls Code partners with schools, local organizations, and dedicated volunteers to offer computer programming education for Black girls, girls of color, and gender nonconforming youth of color aged 7-25. Our programs go beyond coding skills, equipping participants with the knowledge and confidence to realize their dreams.
https://wearebgc.org
Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a non-profit organization that is changing the face of leadership across sectors and driving breakthrough results for individuals and institutions. MLT supports high-achieving talent with a winning professional playbook, one-on-one coaching, and door-opening relationships that accelerate their career paths from college to MBA to senior leadership. MLT has created a thriving network of more than 10,000 Rising Leaders and is fundamentally transforming the talent pipelines at its partner organizations, including more than 150 leading corporations, nonprofits, and business schools.
https://mlt.org
The Jackie Robinson Foundation has advanced the ideals of equity and opportunity by leveling the playing field in higher education and the workplace for 47 years. JRF provides generous four-year scholarships and extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, to highly motivated college students who have maintained a 98% graduation rate. Since 1973, JRF has disbursed over $95 million in grants and direct support to 1,700 JRF Scholars. With the upcoming opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum in New York City, JRF will inspire others to embrace the ideals embodied in the legacy of its heroic namesake.
https://jackierobinson.org
The Black Career Women's Network (BCWN) is a national organization dedicated to empowering and supporting the professional growth and advancement of Black women. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, it serves as a "Career Hub," providing coaching, mentoring, career guidance, and globally accessible professional development programs. We take an organic approach to professional development to ensure that Black women have the essential resources and opportunities to achieve personal and professional success.
https://bcwnetwork.com
Our mission is to advance higher education and improve the lives of community and public service-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans and accelerate their progress into impactful leadership roles and opportunities. Our vision is to cultivate the next generation of transformational leaders who positively impact their communities and blaze new paths in their chosen careers and professions.
https://ronbrown.org
Established in 1975 as Black Data Processing Associates, National BDPA, Inc. is a global organization comprising a varied membership of technical professionals and students across all tiers within the domains of information technology, computer science, data science, policy, media, and associated technical fields. For over fifty years, the Association’s alumni and new members are actively involved in advanced technical grassroots programs, community service, and digital workforce transformation initiatives. BDPA continues to play pivotal roles in shaping the future of our tech sector and industrial base across all vertical markets.
https://bdpa.org
Established in 1977, the American Association of Blacks in Energy is an association founded and dedicated to ensuring the input of African Americans and other minorities into the discussions and developments of energy policies regulations. Our membership of more than 1,600 professionals represents every sector of the energy industry. There are 40 chapters located in states, metropolitan areas and college campuses around the country. We use the expertise of our members to analyze energy policy and serve as a resource for community leaders, consumers, policymakers and regulators on the impact that these policies have on underrepresented communities.
https://aabe.org
The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) fosters economic equity and career advancement for historically underrepresented professionals and aspiring leaders through transformative educational opportunities, robust professional networks, and actionable advocacy for wealth creation and inclusion.
https://nbmbaa.org
Founded in 2008 and established in 2012, Blacks In Technology LLC is the largest community and media organization that focuses on Black people in the technology industry. Through community-focused activities, events and media, Blacks In Technology (BIT) is “Stomping the Divide” by establishing a blueprint of world-class technical excellence and innovation by providing resources, guidance and issuing a challenge to our members to surpass the high mark and establish new standards of global innovation.
https://blacksintechnology.net
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides innovative, quality programs and services to its members. The organization advocates on behalf of Black journalists and media professionals in the U.S. and worldwide. NABJ’s membership is more than 4,000 strong and includes emerging journalists, professional journalists, student journalists, journalism educators and media professionals of all kinds.
https://nabjonline.org
The Black Youth Project will examine the attitudes, resources, and culture of the young, urban black millennial, exploring how these factors and others influence their decision-making, norms, and behavior in critical domains such as sex, health, and politics. Arguably more than any other subgroup of Americans, African American youth reflect the challenges of inclusion and empowerment in the post–civil rights period.
https://blackyouthproject.com
With over 7 million members… Color Of Change is the largest online force taking action on behalf of Black people in America. Both corporations and our government make decisions every day that impact Black people and our communities. With our members’ needs and voices leading the charge, we fight to hold decision-makers accountable, and win changes that matter: in the criminal justice system, in the media, in the workplace, in the economy, in our democracy, everywhere.
https://blackyouthproject.com
The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to increasing civic engagement and voter participation in Black and underserved communities. The National Coalition strives to create an enlightened community by engaging people in all aspects of public life through service/volunteerism, advocacy, leadership development and voting.
https://ncbcp.org
The National African American Insurance Association is dedicated to empowering Black insurance professionals and celebrating our accomplishments. NAAIA is committed to attracting talented individuals to the insurance industry. Through our work and affiliation with other organizations, we are dedicated to increasing the awareness of opportunities and the attractiveness of careers in the insurance industry. The association has strong relationships with traditional insurance industry trade associations and other organizations focused on the interests of people of color and on diversity and inclusion in the insurance industry.
https://naaia.org
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