This health clinic fills a gap in care for pregnant people in Wards 7 and 8

Mamatoto Village cares for patients throughout pregnancy, during birth, and afterwards.

Decades After James Meredith, Black Students Forge Communities at Mostly-White Colleges

At a time when institutions are figuring out how best to foster diverse and inclusive spaces, Antar Tichavakunda, a researcher and alumnus of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, has touted the need for Black spaces.

UMD Among Tops in Nation for Black Alums Earning Doctorates

“Having the Center and all the efforts by Rosemary and her team make Maryland Engineering feel like a community where underrepresented minority students are welcomed and valued,”

#BackToSchoolMonth is a time to prepare, equip and support our kids to succeed.

As a pillar of our DC Initiatives, we stand committed to supporting District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and DC Public Charter Schools to improve educational outcomes for students of all ages.

Can Anacostia Build a Bridge Without Displacing Its People?

A decade in the works, the 11th Street Bridge Park in Washington, D.C., has yet to be built. But it could be a model for how to create public space while lessening the effects of gentrification.

There aren’t enough Black real estate developers. This organization is changing the landscape

Momentus Capital’s Ellis Carr launched an initiative to provide training, mentorship, and financial capital for real estate developers of color.

D.C. has a new law to help student victims of sexual assault

In a new op-ed from Michele Booth Cole, executive director of Safe Shores — The DC Children’s Advocacy Center,

How can we better prepare kids for college?

This #BackToSchoolMonth, we are excited to spotlight the incredible work of #DCPS Persists, an alumni retention program dedicated to helping Washington DC high school graduates navigate the journey to and through college.

DCPS Student, Leah Sloan completes Stevens Institute of Technology Pre-College programs

I would like to give a special thanks to the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation, extremely grateful for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as I explored engineering and sciences courses at the university on a full-ride scholarship.

International Day of Friendship

“I am extremely grateful for the Clark Scholars Program. Not only did it make my college tuition affordable, but it also brought me four years of amazing opportunities and great friendships.”