Brighter Futures Fund
Lighting the Way for Black Students & Educators
What is the Brighter Futures Fund?
The Brighter Futures Fund's (BFF) annual giving campaign is dedicated to nurturing and empowering Black students and future Black educators. By providing essential resources, innovative programming, and holistic support, we aim to cultivate the rich cultural wealth and intellectual capital within our communities.
In addition to directly supporting students and educators, we are committed to advancing research that sheds light on the pressing issue of racial isolation in schools across the West Coast and the critical need for Black teachers in K-12 settings.
where will your donation go?
Your donation will fund our newest initiative, Next Black Educator Workforce (NBEW).
We are building a sustainable pipeline of highly qualified Black educators who will lead, teach, and mentor Black high school students in racially isolated areas while amplifying Black voices, perspectives, and leadership across classrooms in California and beyond.
Through our
partnership with the University of the Pacific, Project Sankofa will be able to credential, curate professional development, and provide ongoing support to emerging Black educators.
We aim to create a transformative workforce that will shape the future of education for generations to come.
Project Sankofa
where we have been and where we are going
PAST
African American Scholars Project (AASP)
Our Impact:
- 600+ Students Served
- 80 Graduates
- 15 Schools
- 10 School Districts
PRESENT
AASP + Next Black educator workforce (NBEW)
All of the past impact and:
- Culturally Relevant Curriculum for Black High School students
- Launch of
teacher credentialing program geared towards the Black educator experience
FUTURE
AASP + NBEW + Research
Leveraging the past and the present…
Project Sankofa will become an industry expert in the experience of
Black students in racially isolated communities & a leader in credentialing Black educators to change the narrative around the trajectory of education for Black students.
Why Your Support Matters
Project Sankofa drives a movement that transforms futures and dismantles barriers. Through culturally responsive education, strong mentorship, and emotional wellness, we uplift Black students and Black Educators to reach new heights.
This is where you come in.
OUR PODCASTS
The good, the bad the suburbs
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Black & the Future
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OUR PAST AND CURRENT PARTNERS
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Let’s rise, uplift, and create a world where Black excellence is the standard.
If you want to know more about the Brighter Futures Fund or have any questions, please contact Project Sankofa at
info@projectsankof.org.
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