January 14, 2026
Southern Black Girls & Women's Consortium
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Southern Black Girls Invests Over $1.2 Million in 2025, Reaches Historic Black Girl Joy Challenge Milestone
As funding for racial and gender equity initiatives faces nationwide rollbacks, Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium responded by expanding its reach and deepening its impact. In 2025, the organization invested more than $1.2 million through its Black Girls Dream Fund, Innovation Fund, and Black Girls Defense Fund, supporting over 60 organizations and more than 25 small businesses across 13 Southern states.