18 Sep 2025
Our Executive Director, @_sosamantha, has been selected as part of the 2025 class of Luminaries with #TheCAFEGroup's #1954Project!
Each Luminary organization receives a $1 million unrestricted grant to invest in their organization.
Learn more: birminghampromise.org/about/…
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18 Nov 2024
Dr. Wendy Osefo shines a light on the transformative work of her 1954 Equity Project and its mission for change. 🌟📚 #WendyOsefo #EquityInAction #1954Project @angelayee @Power1051 @iHeartRadio
Click the link in the bio to watch the full interview on @WayUpWithYee on YouTube
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17 May 2023
Black people are 14% of US population. 7% of K-12 teachers … research shows Black students perform higher with a Black teacher - @nhannahjones #1954project
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29 Apr 2023
BIG NEWS FROM #TEAMTECA!
The CAFE Group has selected our #Executive Director, Dr. Diarese George, to receive a #1954Project Beacon Award in the category of Diversity in Education, and TECA will be awarded the #Beacon Award Grant! #TheCAFEGroup #tneducatorsofcolor #BlackLeaders
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@TheCAFEGroup has taken this concept next level with their #1954Project
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Proud and in Awe of @NikoleCPuri for being honored as a 2022 Luminary by #1954Project @CafeGroup for her work leading @techbridgegirls
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16 Feb 2022
With $100M pledged over the next 5 years, the #1954Project aims to realize the full promise of Brown v. Board of Education by embracing Black excellence in education so all students can thrive.
ow.ly/Ael850HQ85E
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3 Sep 2021
"Seven decades after Brown v Board, Black leadership remains wildly under-represented in education." Learn about the @TheCafeGroup's #1954Project and how you can support innovative nonprofits. buff.ly/3r7rjuc
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28 Aug 2021
Only 9% of executive leaders in the nonprofit field are Black and they often struggle to receive philanthropic support. @TheCAFEGroup's #1954Project is working to elevate Black leaders in education and you can get involved. Learn more. buff.ly/3C7821d
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14 May 2021
An Emotional Celebration and Million-Dollar #Grants for Black Educators
The #1954Project, seeded by the @CleveAveLLC and the @WaltonFamilyFdn, recognizes innovative #Blackeducators. The project recently announced its first grantees.
bit.ly/3ye7Yen
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29 Apr 2021
The #1954Project #LuminaryAwards highlights the work of outstanding #BlackLeaders recognizes their positive impact on #education. We are THRILLED to see @NicoleLynnLewis, of @SupportGenHope, named as a Luminary along with 4 other leaders. Read more here: bit.ly/2S9XZG9
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28 Apr 2021
👀Watching the #1954Project #LuminaryAwards from @TheCAFEGroup! So inspired by these innovative Black leaders and incredibly proud of this recognition for our Founder & CEO @NicoleLynnLewis, *and* #TeenParents & #StudentParents who deserve every educational success & opportunity.
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28 Apr 2021
Watching @TheCAFEGroup recognize and celebrate black educators committed to improving the system of inequity for black youth. Luminary Awards are beyond inspiring! #1954Project
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28 Apr 2021
So incredibly inspired by the Luminaries being highlighted today #1954project @TheCAFEGroup
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28 Apr 2021
Today at 11amCT! The #1954Project will present the #LuminaryAwards to highlight the innovative work of outstanding Black leaders in education. Congratulations @BeBraven @selmekki @NicoleLynnLewis @adrian_mims @BlkTeachCollab! Register here: ow.ly/qYW250EzW4J
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28 Apr 2021
Join us today at 11amCT! The #1954Project will present the #LuminaryAwards to highlight the innovative work of outstanding Black leaders in education. Congratulations @BeBraven @selmekki @NicoleLynnLewis @adrian_mims @BlkTeachCollab! Register here: ow.ly/prGu50EzUlP
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28 Apr 2021
TODAY @ 11amCT! The #1954Project will present the #LuminaryAwards to highlight the innovative work of outstanding Black leaders in education. Congratulations @BeBraven @selmekki @NicoleLynnLewis @adrian_mims @BlkTeachCollab! Register here: 1954project.org/luminaryawar…
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15 Apr 2021
Congratulations to our partners, @SupportGenHope and @NicoleLynnLewis, for being named 1 of 5 #1954Project recipients who will accelerate equity in teaching and economic mobility in the black community #educationphilanthrophy
chicago.suntimes.com/2021/4/… via @Suntimes
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15 Apr 2021
Wow! Congrats to @supportgenhope Founder & CEO @nicolelynnlewis for her well-earned $1 million award from @TheCAFEGroup's #1954Project. chicago.suntimes.com/2021/4/…
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