Funding dynamics for Black led organizations: currently less funding/philanthropy available. What has been helpful is been to be apart of a community of people and to collectively strategize with multiple organizations Black Voice News #BLUedfoundation #blackvoicenews

Funding trends for Black led organizations: pool funds can be easier for funders to give to than to individual organizations Black Voice News #BLUedfoundation #blackvoicenews

It’s not just about getting money on the ground, it’s about building strength and capacity in Black led organizations Black Voice News #BLUedfoundation #blackvoicenews

“We are asking for our tax dollars to better serve the Black community” Black Voice News #BLUedfoundation #blackvoicenews

Black led organizations are often intergenerational work Black Voice News #BLUedfoundation #blackvoicenews

it’s not just about funding it’s about building a movement for racial justice Black Voice News #BLUedfoundation #blackvoicenews

Sometimes funding is not enough to do the necessary work, systems change is essential Black Voice News #BLUedfoundation #blackvoicenews

Often when you’re a Black led organization you almost have to have an “in” to get funding information. It’s important to share and bring others opportunities Black Voice News #BLUedfoundation #blackvoicenews

Black press is so important because they can let people know about the opportunities available to the Black community Black Voice News #BLUedfoundation #blackvoicenews

Priority deadline for submitting the FAFSA/CADAA is April 2, 2024 Students attending CA schools: the state financial aid deadline has been extended to May 2, 2024. Need help? Contact BLU today: bluedfoundation.org studentaid.gov | dream.csac.ca.gov

Save the date: BLU Educational Foundation is celebrating 15 years! Come party with us Thursday November 7, 2024 🥳 More details will be announced as available #BLUedfoundation #BLU15 #ieproud #anniversary

BLU took 20 students to NorCal for a college tour. We visited Sac State, Sonoma State, San Francisco State, & Cal State East Bay. We 💙 being able to provide these experiences to our CEP Scholars #BLUedfoundation #collegeexodusproject #csueb #sonomastate #sacstate #sfstate

The Inland Empire Black Education Congress is coming up! Join us on Saturday April 27th to discuss educational issues facing students and families in the Inland Empire 🎓 🔗RSVP: ow.ly/fy8p50R8HiY #bluedfoudnation #BlackEdCongress #IEproud #inlandempire #education

🚨NEW BLOG POST ALERT🚨BLU Public Policy & Advocacy Associate Olani LaBeaud shares on overview of BLU's March Primary efforts in partnership with the California Black Power Network bluedfoundation.org/post/californi… #bluedfoundation #cbpn #voterengagement

Read BLU Community Engagement Associate Kameron Pyant's reflections on BLU’s time at the #A2MEND Summit & what he learned about ensuring the success of Black students, faculty, staff and administrators at California’s community colleges: bluedfoundation.org/post/a2mend-co… #BLUedfoundation

Say it with us: CA students deserve #CalGrantReform! 📣🎓 Learn why students, advocates, & many others are coming together to ask #CALeg to help thousands of low-income CA students achieve their #HigherEd goals by reforming #CalGrant. Get more info at: fixfinancialaid.org/cal-grant-refo…

The #CalGrantReform Coalition would like to recognize and thank legislators for their support of Cal Grant Reform. Thank you for upholding the promise of a better and more equitable #CalGrant Program to students. Here is a sneak peak! #CalGrantChampions

#CalGrantReform Coalition we would like to thank the following Senators for their strong commitment to an enhanced and improved #CalGrant program Senator Susan Rubio Senator María Elena Durazo Senator Josh Newman Bill Dodd

BLU Educational Foundation would like to wish all mothers & mother-figures a happy Mother's Day 🌷🪻 #BLUedfoundation #mothersday #happymothersday

As part of the Cal Grant Reform Coalition we would like to thank the following Assemblymembers for their strong commitment to an enhanced and improved #CalGrant program: @AsmDavidAlvarez Assemblymember Mike Fong Sharon Quirk-Silva Assemblymember Avelino Valencia #CalGrantReform #CalGrantChampions #BLUedfoundation