Honoring Black History Month: Celebrating the Black Community of Greensboro
Kabrina Shamburger
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February 6, 2025
As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize the profound contributions of Greensboro’s Black community—past, present, and future. From the courageous leadership of the Greensboro Four during the civil rights movement to the thriving Black entrepreneurs, artists, and changemakers shaping our city today, Black history is an integral part of Greensboro’s identity. This month is a time to reflect on the resilience, strength, and achievements of Black leaders who have paved the way for progress while also reaffirming our commitment to a more just and equitable future.
The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro is dedicated to supporting initiatives that uplift and empower diverse communities. Through programs like the Black Investments in Greensboro (BIG) Equity Fund and investments in Black-led and Black-serving organizations that drive economic mobility, education, health equity, and cultural vibrancy, our commitment extends beyond February—we continue to seek meaningful ways to foster opportunity, amplify Black voices, and ensure lasting impact throughout Greensboro. Together, we celebrate history, honor progress, and work toward a stronger, more inclusive community for all.
This Black History Month, we want to highlight the Black-led 2024 Grantees working to provide resources and support to underserved communities in Greensboro.
Black Child Development Institute of Greensboro
2024 Community Grants Program Grantee
To increase food security for Extended Learning Opportunities program participants by purchasing hydroponic grow towers and providing healthy food packages.
Visit the Black Child Development Institute of Greensboro at blackchilddevelopment.org
Depressed While Black
2024 Future Fund Grantee
To support Black psychiatric patients by addressing their unique needs with dignity and care. The organization provides Black-affirming personal care items and transitional support to ensure patients can focus on their recovery and reintegrate into their communities.
Visit the Depressed While Black at depressedwhileblack.com
Greensboro Housing Coalition
2024 Community Grants Program Grantee
To provide critical home repairs for at least 125 low-income senior adult homeowners. Greensboro Housing Coalition advocates fair, safe, and affordable housing for low and moderate-income people and those with special needs.
Visit Greensboro Housing Coalition at greensborohousingcoalition.org
Journey Adult Day Center
2024 Women to Women Grantee
To support the Our Health Our Wealth program that offers activities for adults in low-income neighborhoods and training for caregivers, ensuring a safe environment for seniors and adults with disabilities.
Visit the Journey Adult Day Center at myjadc.org
Mt. Zion Development Corporation
2024 Community Grants Program Grantee
To build capacity, organizational and governance structure, and a strategic plan leading to the development of at least 300 units of housing.
National Institute of Minority Economic Development
2024 Community Grants Program Grantee
To build the capacity of women and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color-owned businesses.
Visit the National Institute of Minority Economic Development at theinstitutenc.org
Organization to Provide Access to Technology (OPEAT)
2024 Community Grants Program Grantee
To support scholarships for SilverTech, a computer training program that provides individuals aged 50 with digital literacy training, internet and communication skills, and telehealth education and support.
Visit the OPEAT website at opeat.org
Positive Direction for Youth & Families Community Garden
2024 Future Fund Grantee
To enhance its GardenFit program by expanding access to fresh produce and bolstering its health education and fitness components.
Visit the PDY&F website at pdyandf.org
Piedmont Blues Preservation Society
2024 Community Grants Program Grantee
To expand organizational capacity that allows the organization to execute community building and grow resources that provide cultural and educational experiences.
Visit the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society website at piedmontblues.org
Royal Expressions Contemporary Ballet
2024 Community Grants Program Grantee
To support the production of The Hair Journey, which premiered on April 23, 2024, at the UNCG Auditorium; teach dance lessons and facilitate workshops around story time, hair braiding classes, sewing, and visual arts leading up to performances; and allow community members to learn about Black hair culture and history.
Visit the Royal Expressions Contemporary Ballet website at royalexpressions.org
She Built This City
2024 Community Grants Program Grantee
To provide women in Greensboro access to the skilled trade fields through its Pre-Apprenticeship program.
Visit the She Built This City website at shebuiltthiscity.org
View the full list of the 2024 Community Grants Program Grantees.
View the complete list of 2024 Future Fund Grantees.
- Category: Equity, Nonprofits