Nzinga Incorporated

LIT Leadereship Academy $1951.00Program Description: "Black is LIT" is a literacy initiative designed to positively alter the futures of Black students by boosting their reading and writing skills. This effort actively counters the school-to-prison pipeline and aims to improve academic and life success. The program engages students with grade-level literacy tasks within a nurturing and culturally attuned educational setting that emphasizes challenging instruction and dynamic scholarly discussion. The LIT Luncheon series offers a platform for engaging in deep literary exploration and vigorous discussions centered on critical and complex ideas and issues experienced within the Black community. These gatherings aim to reignite a passion for literature and celebrate the joy of reading and intellectual exchange.

Program Description: $35,394 The program provides students with a culturally rich curriculum designed to enhance self-awareness, identity, and critical thinking, encapsulated in four key tenets: intellectual growth ('Black Genius'), financial empowerment ('Blackenomics'), health and wellness ('Blacknificent'), and heightened social awareness ('Blaccent'). This multifaceted approach equips students to become well-rounded individuals and thoughtful leaders in their communities. * RISE Conference: is a dynamic gathering designed to bolster community, intellectual growth, and critical thinking skills among students. It focuses on cultural history and awareness to deepen knowledge, enhance inclusion, and foster a strong sense of belonging, all aimed at driving academic excellence. * RISE Curriculum Development: "Blackenomics" is a financial literacy initiative aimed at disrupting the poverty cycle and fostering generational wealth through essential money management education.

Queendom Brunch $14,493 Program Description: Our program is dedicated to fostering holistic well-being, leadership development, and visibility for young Black girls. We provide a nurturing environment where they can confidently grow and express their true selves, share their narratives, and experience belonging. Through mentorship and workshops on self-care, wellness, and specific challenges faced by Black girls (Sistahood, Black Girl Problems, HairStory, and Black Girl Solutions), we address the unique issues affecting their lives, ensuring they have the support to flourish. Queendom Brunch: The Queendom Brunch is an event fostering intergenerational dialogue, creating bonds across ages, and enhancing social-emotional awareness within a sisterhood framework. It's a space where stories and wisdom are shared, forming lasting connections and a supportive community.

Various smaller programs contributing to mission accomplishment