Derrick H. Lewis

Birthright AFRICA is committed to providing a free educational trip to Africa for every youth and young adults of African descent ages 13 – 30 in the United States. Formed in 2015, As the umbrella organization for the movement, Birthright AFRICA supports education and corporate partners to develop heritage-based leadership programs that inspire Scholars to draw pride, confidence, and creativity from exploration of their cultural roots and legacy of innovation in the U.S. and Africa. We're creating the next generation of global leaders and entrepreneurs that are proud of their African heritage, confident in their innovative aspirations, and connected to the African continent. After completing the program, 98% of Birthright Alumni say they have more access to opportunities, clarity, and belief in themselves to pursue their career and life aspirations.

Ivy Hill Preparatory Charter School is a kindergarten through fifth grade public charter school for the children and families of Brooklyn, NY. Ivy Hill Prep's mission is to offer a high-quality, world class education to every student who steps through our doors. In our eyes, skin color, demographics, zip-code, and socio-economic status mean absolutely nothing when assessing one's "ability"​ to achieve greatness. We set a high bar for every single student because we deeply believe that all children can achieve.

Good Call is a community-centered tech nonprofit based in NYC working to disrupt the cycle of mass incarceration. The organization helps protect the rights of marginalized communities facing excessive and unnecessary arrests and unfair treatment by the criminal justice system. Through a free 24/7 hotline, youth programs, and community outreach, Good Call provides free proactive and/or immediate legal support for those arrested while educating and impacting their communities. Good Call is helping to develop the future tech to advance, support and improve the criminal justice system.

The Universal Hip Hop Museum is the first museum dedicated to the preservation of Hip Hop Culture which was created 40 years ago in the South Bronx. The museum is scheduled to open in 2024 at the Bronx Point. The museum's Board of Trustees includes: Nana Ashhurst, Rocky Bucano, Adam Silverstein, Keith Clinkscales, Young Woo, Reginald Peters and Greg Mack. LL Cool J, Nas and Ice T are part of the museum executive committee to ensure that the museum's mission to preserve and celebrate the entire arc of hip hop history is successfully achieved.

D.R.E.A.M. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to empowering underrepresented, urban youth by equipping them with the knowledge to become prudent, financially literate, adept individuals. Why D.R.E.A.M.? Unlike its counterparts, D.R.E.A.M. delivers comprehensive, specialized programming focused on developing personal finance skills and investment expertise in a culturally-enriched manner. Targeting low-income urban youth, participants have the opportunity to learn the essential skills for leading successful, financially responsible lives. D.R.E.A.M. is leading the movement towards the improvement of financial literacy in U.S. urban communities through our principal program, “Invest in Success”- a three year institute designed for high school students. For more information, visit our website www.dream-usa.org. You can also e-mail us at info@dream-nyc.org, and follow us on twitter @DREAM_USA_ for relevant updates and company milestones.

The Bronx Community Foundation is the first and only community foundation solely dedicated to the Bronx, New York City. Our goal is to build an equitable, inclusive, and just Bronx with a focus on being community-driven and working with place-based organizations to realize a resilient and prosperous Bronx. We use collective impact models and assessment methods with our partners, donors, and collaborators to meet the shared outcomes of increasing economic security, advancing inclusivity and sustainability, advocating for social, economic, environmental, and racial justice, increasing access to quality education, strengthening community resiliency and vitality, accelerating innovation, and directing resources to support generational change throughout The Bronx. The Bronx Community Foundation addresses the needs and leverages the opportunities in the Bronx by cultivating community leadership and support focusing on four essential pillars: Community, Health, Economic Security and Equity & Justice.

Birthright AFRICA is committed to providing a free educational trip to Africa for every youth and young adults of African descent ages 13 – 30 in the United States. Formed in 2015, As the umbrella organization for the movement, Birthright AFRICA supports education and corporate partners to develop heritage-based leadership programs that inspire Scholars to draw pride, confidence, and creativity from exploration of their cultural roots and legacy of innovation in the U.S. and Africa. We're creating the next generation of global leaders and entrepreneurs that are proud of their African heritage, confident in their innovative aspirations, and connected to the African continent. After completing the program, 98% of Birthright Alumni say they have more access to opportunities, clarity, and belief in themselves to pursue their career and life aspirations.

Ivy Hill Preparatory Charter School is a kindergarten through fifth grade public charter school for the children and families of Brooklyn, NY. Ivy Hill Prep's mission is to offer a high-quality, world class education to every student who steps through our doors. In our eyes, skin color, demographics, zip-code, and socio-economic status mean absolutely nothing when assessing one's "ability"​ to achieve greatness. We set a high bar for every single student because we deeply believe that all children can achieve.

As the largest arts education provider in the Bronx and one of the largest providers in the City, DreamYard impacts the social and intellectual growth of thousands of K-12th grade students each year.DreamYard’s school-based and out of school programs help young people pursue educational pathways toward higher learning and meaningful careers; it is our expectation that our youth will develop the tools to become engaged citizens, life-long learners and the leaders and innovators of the 21st century. Check out our interactive gallery by clicking here: http://prezi.com/g4xlvk2bwqkq/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

The Bronx Community Foundation is the first and only community foundation solely dedicated to the Bronx, New York City. Our goal is to build an equitable, inclusive, and just Bronx with a focus on being community-driven and working with place-based organizations to realize a resilient and prosperous Bronx. We use collective impact models and assessment methods with our partners, donors, and collaborators to meet the shared outcomes of increasing economic security, advancing inclusivity and sustainability, advocating for social, economic, environmental, and racial justice, increasing access to quality education, strengthening community resiliency and vitality, accelerating innovation, and directing resources to support generational change throughout The Bronx. The Bronx Community Foundation addresses the needs and leverages the opportunities in the Bronx by cultivating community leadership and support focusing on four essential pillars: Community, Health, Economic Security and Equity & Justice.