19 Black-Led Charities to Support This Black History Month

by | Feb 6, 2024

Every February, the US celebrates Black History Month to honor the achievements of African Americans and their central role in US history. In recent years over a dozen other countries including France, Canada, Benin and Italy now observe Black History Month.

As a global phenomenon, Black History Month serves as “a powerful symbolic celebration” in the words of Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, Professor of History and of African and African American Studies at Harvard University. “Symbols always stand for something bigger—in our case, the important role of Black History in pursuit of racial justice and equality.”

How Can You Celebrate Black History Month?

With Dr. Higginbotham’s powerful words in mind, Black History Month can be seen as an opportunity not only to learn about the past, but to support efforts for a more equitable future. 

“America has made huge strides over the years and decades but our work towards social justice and equality is far from reached,” says Sonya Shields, founder and CEO of Children of Promise NYC.

Here are three ways to expand your knowledge and invest in change this month:

  • Educate yourself on Black History 
  • Support Black-owned businesses 
  • Donate to Black-led charitable organizations

What is Black History Month’s Theme in 2024?

Since 1976, every US president has designated February as Black History Month each year and announced a specific theme. This year’s theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” invites us all to discover and celebrate the influence of African American artists across disciplines, from sculpture to the performing arts.

Black-Led Charitable Organizations You Can Support in 2024

During Black History Month and beyond, you can donate to numerous charities that uplift Black lives and advocate for equal justice.

We’ve compiled a small list of organizations that can accept donations of crypto and stock, in addition to typical cash donations.

1. Children of Promise

Children of Promise provides support and mentorship for children of incarcerated parents, aiming to break the cycle of intergenerational involvement in the criminal justice system.

2. Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth

Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth promotes healing and justice by implementing restorative practices in the justice system and schools, addressing the root causes of harm.

3. The Lantern Network

The Lantern Network offers mentorship, internships, and professional development uniquely designed to inspire and guide the next generation of Black leaders into their careers.

4. Lunar Startups

Lunar Startups supports and invests in early-stage companies, including those led by BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ entrepreneurs, fostering innovation and economic growth.

5. The Freedom ROC

The Freedom ROC is a Black-led organization that unites communities to build a transformative base of power to achieve social, racial and economic justice in Ohio.

6. Black Voters Matter Fund

This organization focuses on increasing power in marginalized, predominantly black communities through effective voting initiatives.

7. National Society of Black Engineers

NSBE is dedicated to increasing the number of Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact their communities.

8. Black LGBTQ+ Liberation, Inc. (BLINC)

BLINC advocates for the rights and well-being of the Black LGBTQ+ community, promoting inclusivity and equality.

9. Crypto Tutors

Crypto Tutors, a certified minority women’s and black-owned organization, focuses on educating and mentoring individuals across web3 topics, including blockchain, cryptocurrency and NFTs.

10. Black Girls CODE

Black Girls CODE empowers young women of color to become innovators in computer programming and other STEM fields by providing access to mentorship, workshops and other educational opportunities.

11. Getting Out and Staying Out

Getting Out and Staying Out helps people impacted by arrest and incarceration through education, employment assistance and emotional wellbeing support a culture of nonviolence.

12. Movement for Black Lives

M4BL is a coalition of organizations working together for policy reform, community building, and advocacy to address systemic issues affecting Black communities.

13. National Black Chamber of Commerce

NBCC works to economically empower and sustain African American communities by fostering entrepreneurship and business development.

14. The nsoro Foundation

The nsoro Foundation—named after the Ghanaian term nsoromma, meaning “children of the heavens”—provides educational support and resources to foster youth, particularly those who have aged out of the foster care system.

15. BlaqOut, Inc.

BlaqOut focuses on mental health advocacy and support within the Black LGBTQ+ community.

16. LIVEFREE

LIVEFREE is a faith-based movement working to address systemic issues, including gun violence, in urban communities.

17. Ujamaa Place

Ujamaa Place empowers young African American men to overcome systemic barriers and achieve success through holistic support services.

18. Ella Baker Center for Human Rights

The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights organizes with Black, Brown, and low-income people to shift resources away from prisons and punishment, and towards opportunities that make our communities safe, healthy, and strong.

19. Hope, Inc.

Hope Inc. helps low-income single parents complete their college degrees by offering rent and childcare assistance, financial training, counseling and social services.

Giving to Charity is an Investment in Change

Donating cash, crypto, stock or another non-cash asset can make a lasting difference in the lives of others.

This Black History Month and beyond, consider what you can give to support change, uplift communities, and fight for equal justice in the US.

If you’re a crypto investor, your generosity can unlock a new way for nonprofits to create an impact. Your donation can also be much more tax-efficient than donating cash.

Giving crypto is a concrete way to increase racial justice, healing, restorative economics, and reconciliation.

Teiahsha Bankhead

Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth

Whether you donate crypto, stock, cash or a donor-advised fund grant, you can explore our donation marketplace to find a charitable organization to support today.

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