BRG Social Justice Fund

National Black Arts Festival Inc.

The National Black Arts (NBAF), a nonprofit organization with a 34-year history of excellent artistic and educational programming in music, dance, film, visual, literary arts & fashion design has evolved from an outdoor festival, to year-round programming showcasing artists of African descent who create, innovate & produce extraordinary work. NBAF is recognized as the oldest multidisciplinary arts organization in the US focused exclusively on the arts & artists of African descent. Recognized in 2008 by the US Congress for its importance to "cultural fabric of greater Atlanta and all of America." NBAF's mission is to advance the arts & contributions of artist of African descent, builds bridges into schools through arts education; promotes creative talents of our children & youth.

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History

The mission of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH®) is to promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the global community.