The effects of anti-Black racism have created a violent and fragmented world with deeply entrenched patterns of domination. In response, the struggle for racial justice often leaves leaders working for change burnt out, isolated from peers, and due to the tyranny of the urgent, without the time and space to engage their imaginations towards crafting new solutions. That's why our 12-month Fellowship experience invites change-makers from throughout the Black diaspora into a collective journey of deepening their leadership, grappling with the global patterns of domination, and unlocking their creativity for social change.
WHO SHOULD BE NOMINATED TO APPLY
The programme is for individuals that have a track record of solving problems and seizing opportunities to improve the quality of Black life in their local contexts and are eager to develop and deepen a global dimension to their work.
They are at a point in their career where they are eyeing their next idea, innovation, or project and want to nourish themselves and nurture their thinking.
They are curious people who want to learn, grow and challenge themselves and are humbled by the vastness of planetary Blackness and the range of global perspectives.
Whether they call themselves a leader or not, their impact is evident as is their commitment to building a world beyond ant-Blackness.
There are no academic qualifications required to apply.
NOMINATING A CHANGEMAKER
Individuals who have been nominated will be sent an automated email with details about the programme and a link to complete the online application form. All applicants must complete an application to be considered for the Fellowship and the nomination form is not an application.
Nominators are encouraged to submit their nominations no later than 24 March 2025. This will ensure that the nominee has sufficient time to submit the online application by the submission due date (31 March 2025).
Please note that the number of nominations a candidate receives does not impact their evaluation and probability of being accepted into the programme.