Spelman Grad Stacey Abrams Appointed Co-Chair of Black Voices for Black Justice Fund
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Posted By: Kennedy Williams on April 27, 2021 There's no question that Stacey Abrams is ABOUT.THAT.ACTION. From getting more people of color registered to vote to flipping the state of Georgia blue, Abrams is no stranger to being on the frontline fighting for the rights of her people. That is why she was recently appointed to fill the co-chair position for the Black Voices for Black Justice Fund. According to News One, the fund was launched in 2020 and was created to address the lack of support that Black-led organizations and Black civic leaders receive from major corporations. The initiative was designed to invest in Black changemakers dedicated to dismantling systemic injustice, empowering disenfranchised groups, and cultivating a sense of community amongst leaders to drive collective change. The fund has distributed awards and grants to an array of leaders who are fighting for political, social, and economic racial equity. Abrams expressed her excitement about her new role with the organization in a statement. “I am honored to join BVBJ because it is leading by example. Unlike most philanthropic giving for racial justice, the Black Voices for Black Justice Fund puts Black leaders in the driver’s seat – with Black activists on the ground who understand how racism plays out in their community, defining both the problem and the solutions. I’m excited to throw myself into BVBJ because I believe we will make more progress in advancing racial justice as a country if more of the philanthropic community would embrace this novel approach.” BVBJ co-chairs include actress Kerry Washington, social entrepreneur and author Wes Moore, community organizer and nonprofit executive Tenicka Boyd, Former United States Secretary of Education John B. King Jr., civil rights attorney Shavar Jeffries and nonprofit leader Jean Desravines. We have seen just how capable and passionate Stacey Abrams is about changing the world, so we have no doubt that this new role will lead to great things. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Kennedy Williams
From Loganville, GA Spelman College class of 2020 Member Since July 2016 |
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