November 30, 2022 – Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced a series of new grants to support organizations working to advance a world that is more equitable and inclusive. The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA®) was among those that were selected. The grant recipients are all activating key levers to tackle racial disparities, from cultivating more leaders of color, to reshaping policies that promote equity, to accelerating systemic change that will advance progress in CZI’s focus areas of science, education and supporting the needs of local communities.
“We are inspired by the powerful work organizations like the National Black MBA Association are leading to drive change and achieve measurable impact,” said Belinda Stubblefield, CZI’s Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. “Championing the development of diverse leaders is key in dismantling systemic inequities.”
The NBMBAA aims to work to increase the pool of Black talent for the private, public, and non-profit sectors and develop a community and network of black professionals, entrepreneurs, and students. “Being a CZI recipient will allow our organization to continue to operate and build strategic programming for those that we serve in excellence,” said Shawn M. Graham, who currently serves as The National Black MBA Association® Interim Chief Executive Officer. “We are grateful to be afforded these resources over a period of two years, as well as gaining a new organizational partner.”
About National Black MBA Association
NBMBAA® is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) professional member-based organization that creates educational, career, and wealth-building opportunities for black students, professionals, and entrepreneurs. Representing thousands of members in over 40 professional chapters, 33 Leaders of Tomorrow®chapters, and more than 500 corporate, academic and not-for-profit partners, the organization is dedicated to sponsoring initiatives and developing partnerships that create intellectual and economic wealth in the Black community through its five channels of engagement: career, education, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle. Visit us at NBMBAA.org. Follow via social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @theblackmba. For all inquiries and interview requests contact Media@nbmbaa.org.
