The circumstances in which people are born, such as their race, ethnicity, ZIP code, and socioeconomic status, often determine their opportunities in education and their careers. Unfortunately, this opportunity gap for young Black women in the US vs. their counterparts is still growing.
That is why we are
BUILDING BEAUTIFUL FUTURES:
CLOSING THE OPPORTUNITY GAP
Over the next four years, we will create paths to success for over 1,200 young Black women and raise awareness around the opportunity gap and how to help close it.
BLACK WOMEN DONT HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT AS OTHER RACES AND GENDERS
According to Lean In
BLACK WOMEN HAVE MORE STUDENT DEBT
According to The American Association of University Women via CNBC
Dark & Lovely wants to empower, support and provide resources via robust mentoring experiences and networking opportunities, while also providing scholarships for students seeking undergraduate degrees.
- APPLY FOR A BUILDING BEAUTIFUL
FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP - This $10,000 scholarship in partnership with the NAACP is renewable over four years.
*2023 Scholarship details will be shared in Spring 2023 - These book scholarships in partnership with The College Gurl Foundation are open now through November 30. To apply, please visit.
- PARTICIPATE IN OUR MENTORING PROGRAM
- Follow DARK & LOVELY for our schedule of quarterly mentorship masterclasses focused on life and career coaching
- BE THE CHANGE
- Become a Mentor or Mentee and Inspire others by sharing your mentorship story using #DARKANDLOVELYBBF
CYN'CLARA
Western Kentucky University
JADA
Howard University
MIKYAH
Spelman College
RYANN
North Carolina A&T
This January, we gathered in Brooklyn to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of our Building Beautiful Futures Philanthropic Initiative with the “Making Bold Moves” event. There, we shared exciting news announcing that actress, producer, director and philanthropist Meagan Good is now the 2023 Brand Ambassador for Dark & Lovely. In this role Meagan will bring awareness to our leading hair color portfolio and lend her voice and time to engage young women around our Building Beautiful Futures Initiative.
The evening also featured a BOLD conversation with Meagan, Marketer/Digital Creator, DonYé Taylor, and was moderated by Dark & Lovely’s Marketing Director Tenaj Ferguson, who kept guests engaged and inspired throughout the session. In partnership with the BrainTrust Founders Studio, we also revealed the winner of our recent pitch competition, Janell Muhammad, founder of Selfie Skincare, who received a $5,000 Building Beautiful Futures grant and 360 business consulting.
Stay connected with @darkandlovey to hear more news around our Building Beautiful Futures Initiative and how you can get involved!
