Black Voice Foundation
About Black Voice Foundation
The Black Voice Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering underserved communities through media, history, and educational programs. Founded in 1988 by publishers Hardy and Cheryl Brown, the Foundation emerged from the legacy of Black Voice News, a pioneering African American newspaper established in 1972 in Riverside, California.
About Black Voice Foundation
Our History
The Foundation was created in 1988 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering underserved communities through media, history, and educational programs. It has played a crucial role in preserving African American history, particularly through initiatives like the Footsteps to Freedom Underground Railroad Study Tour, which educates participants on the historical routes of the Underground Railroad.
The Foundation has also focused on developing future generations of journalists and leaders through internships, mentorship, and training programs, such as the Black Voice News Internship Program. By bridging the gap between history and contemporary issues, the Black Voice Foundation continues to honor the Browns' commitment to social justice, education, and community empowerment.
Our team is made up of licensed therapists, social workers, and other mental health professionals who are passionate about supporting mental health and wellness in our community.
The Black Voice Foundation is currently engaged in preserving the Black Voice News Archives, ensuring that decades of Black history remain accessible for future generations. The Foundation also fiscally sponsors Mapping Black California, a data-driven initiative mapping the Black experience, and actively promotes solutions journalism through events and projects that address critical community issues with an eye toward actionable solutions.
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