In Charlotte, New Generation of African American Philanthropists (NGAAP) created CLT GIVES BLACK to observe Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), celebrate giving to Black-led and Black-benefiting grassroots organizations like Fearless Brown Girls®, and advocate for racial funding equity in Charlotte-Mecklenburg county. BPM culminates with an annual giving day on August 28th.

We are on a mission to empower young black and brown girls to achieve financial confidence and independence by providing fun and engaging educational programs, resources, and mentorship in Financial Literacy and Personal Development. Your contribution will help us launch our new entrepreneurial-focused initiative, Mind Your Business, and enhance our capacity to serve our girls via an online community hub. 

Why August 28th?

August 28th marks a significant date in Black History! It represents progress, protest, passion, and perseverance in our community.  

• Slavery was abolished in the United Kingdom in 1833 

• Emmett Till's murder in 1955, which galvanized the Civil Rights Movement.

• Motown Records released its first number one-hit, Please Mr. Postman by the Marvelettes, in 1961

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington.

• Our amazing Founder & Executive Director, Diana Williams, was born in 1987

• Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana in 2005

• Barack Obama's acceptance of the Democratic nomination for President in 2008

• Colin Kaepernick protests the National Anthem in 2016

• Beloved actor Chadwick Boseman passed away in 2020

Thank you for impacting Fearless Brown Girls® and helping us reach our $10,000 fundraising goal!