August 2024

Smart Giver’s Guide: Maximizing Your Impact on Black Entrepreneurship

Dear AYA Community, As we approach 8/28 – Black Philanthropy Day – we’re unveiling a smart giving strategy that honors both Black Business and Black Philanthropy Month. This opportunity lets you make a powerful impact while being financially savvy. The key to this smart giving strategy? The Colorado Enterprise Zone Tax Credit! This powerful financial tool allows you to amplify

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Madam C.J. Walker: The Original Influencer

Hey there, AYA Family! August is here, and we’re celebrating a double-header: Black Business Month AND Black Philanthropy Month! It’s like a two-for-one special on inspiration and impact.Today, let’s chat about a woman who could’ve given any modern-day influencer a run for their money: Madam C.J. Walker. Born Sarah Breedlove in 1867, she was the first in her family to

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From 1787 to Today: the Enduring Spirit of Black Philanthropy

Dear Friend,As we celebrate both Black Philanthropy Month and Black Business Month this August, AYA Foundation stands at the vibrant intersection of these two powerful movements, continuing a legacy that stretches back to 1787 in Philadelphia. The Free African Society: Strength in UnityLet me take you back there – Candlelight flickers across determined faces in the home of James Dexter,

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