Empower a Black student
Higher education can be a costly endeavor. Black students report higher levels of food and housing insecurity, according to data compiled by studentloanhero.com. There are a number of charities that support college students, such as UNCF and My Brother Keeper’s Alliance, but individuals also can help Black college students who they know personally who could use the assistance.
Give to a Black person or family in need
The Black American poverty rate is currently at 20.8 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Furthermore, Blacks make up the majority of homeless people in Detroit, Atlanta, Memphis, Charlotte, St. Louis, Philadelphia, New York City, Chicago, Baltimore, Cleveland, Montgomery, Raleigh, New Orleans, Dallas and Minneapolis, according to the Homeless Research Institution. Feeding America and Love Beyond Walls are organizations that assist families in need.
Share information
If giving back financially is an issue, it’s always important to share key information through social media to help educate those looking to support the Black community during Juneteenth.
