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About
The Black is Gold Organization, established in 2017 by Amber Nicole Anderson during her sophomore year of high school, was inspired by the song "Black is Gold" by Wale. Motivated by this inspiration, Anderson created a video celebrating the diversity of Black women, marking the inception of the Black is Gold Organization, NFP. We are a non-profit headquartered in Chicago, with programming also available in the Hampton Roads Virginia area, the Atlanta metro area, and DeKalb County, Illinois. Our core objectives revolve around preparing young women for college and their careers, fostering community engagement, and empowering them.
It's more than just an organization; it's a movement - The Golden Girl Movement.
Our Mission
The Black is Gold Organization's mission is to empower young Black women and girls in high school and college in Chicago, the Hampton Roads VA area, and the Atlanta metro area. This is achieved through personal and professional development, along with providing social-emotional learning resources. The organization focuses on initiatives for college and career readiness, community service, access to social-emotional learning materials, and enhancing personal and professional networks. Ultimately, the goal is to inspire and empower Black young women and girls, nurturing their growth and development to become the next generation of successful professionals, CEOs, leaders, and innovators.
Our Vision
Our vision is to establish safe and inclusive spaces where Black women and girls can freely express their true selves. We strive to prepare them for college, careers, leadership roles, active community engagement, and to motivate future generations of successful professionals, CEOs, leaders, and innovators. Moreover, we emphasize the significance of prioritizing their mental health, overall well-being, and personal development. We promote a comprehensive mentoring approach that takes into account the individual's complete well-being when offering support.