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At Black SEL, we are redefining what social-emotional learning looks like for Black students by centering their cultural identity, lived experiences, and leadership.
Powered by the Dangers Of The Mind Education Fund, we’ve built a national movement grounded in research, youth-led advocacy, and transformative programming — from our Black SEL Advocate Fellowship, BlackSEL Summer Institute, and national Black SEL Summit.
Longtime support from funders like United Way of the Research Triangle, Cypress, and CREED — whose investments over the last 2.5 years helped unlock partnerships with sponsors like RBC Bank — and research grants from CASEL and John Rex Endowment have been critical to our growth.
We also collaborate annually with 20+ partners for our Summit and 15+ for our Summer Institute, demonstrating strong cross-sector buy-in for this work.
This year, we’re aiming to raise $1 million to expand our programming in the RTP area, strengthen our national framework, and build long-term sustainability. Some new programs we are looking to get funded include The BlackSEL Hub, a creative research and evaluation space for groundbreaking intergenerational sustainability.
In a challenging funding climate, we’re seeking visionary partners who understand that culturally responsive SEL is a cornerstone of education justice and are ready to invest in a proven model with national impact.
Black SEL is a customized approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) that serves as a primary vehicle for cultural transmission, specifically tailored to the experiences, needs, and cultural contexts of Black students and communities.