Black, Gifted & Whole

Our mission is to empower, educate and mobilize Black Queer Students. 💌[email protected]

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Introducing the 2024-2025 #BGWhole Ambassadors!

These extraordinary scholars are breaking barriers and leading change in their communities. From STEM innovators to future business moguls, they embody resilience, brilliance, and Black excellence.

📲 https://t.co/b4vcLvYAPB

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BGWF Board Retreat 2025.

#blackgiftedwhole

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Today was nothing short of magical! We had a powerful convo with a dope Black entrepreneur & investor, dropping gems on legacy, wealth, and making real impact.

Our board & ambassadors are locked in and ready to build! #blackgiftedwhole

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This year, we’re celebrating 10 years of community impact! Won’t you celebrate with us?!

#blackgiftedwhole 💜🖤

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🖤💜 This #GivingTuesday, support Black queer excellence with Black, Gifted & Whole! We’ve awarded over $125K in scholarships to 25+ Black queer students. Help us continue this vital work as we approach our 10th year.

📲 Donate today: https://t.co/0lLofLGTrg

#blackgiftedwhole

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Our ancestors dreamed of a world where our voices matter. Today, we carry that forward with each vote. Let’s show up for ourselves & those before us.

#Vote #blackgiftedwhole

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“The paradox of education is that as we become conscious, we start to question the world around us.” – James Baldwin

At Black, Gifted & Whole, we empower our community to awaken to their power and purpose. 💜🖤

#BlackGiftedWhole #JamesBaldwin #EducationForLiberation

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Our new website is NOW live! Our 10-year anniversary brand refresh includes a new logo, new merch and a new website!

https://t.co/gzFU7YO1Ji

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Welcome Back @PrincessJauan:

🎓 Health Equity Grad Student @ Meharry
💡 HIV Prevention & PrEP Advocate
👑 1st openly queer Mr. HBCU
✊🏾 First BGW HBCU Ambassador
💜 Leading LGBTQ+ empowerment in the Kiki Ballroom Scene
⚡️ Champion for sex ed & equity-driven change

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Meet Ambassador Nathaniel Tripp Folsom:

📚 Freshman Poli Sci Major
🎓 Howard U | Passionate about learning
💡 Building connections through thoughtful discussions
🌍 Driven to shape positive change

Instagram handle: @_nathaniel.tf

#BlackGiftedWhole #Ambassador #LGBTQIA #hbcu

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Meet Ambassador Kai Reid:

✨ Sophomore PR Scholar @ FAMU
🎓 First-Gen | Empowering fam & peers to value higher ed
🤝 Building connections & support networks
🖤 Embracing vulnerability & emotion
🎨 Projects reflect love, care, & authenticity

#blackgiftedwhole #hbcu #ambassador

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Meet Ambassador Jaxon McCowan:

📍 Dallas | Sophomore Biz Major
👑 Legacy builder, inspired by family
🎓 Success through knowledge advocate
🖤 Black, Gifted & Whole
⚡️ Uplifting his community

Instagram: @theejaxon

#blackgiftedwhole #hbcu #ambassador

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Meet Ambassador Braxton Milner:

🎓 North Carolina A&T | Freshman
🔧 Mechanical Engineering Major
🌟 Building ideas from vision to reality
💡 Driven to innovate & make a difference
👑 Overcoming barriers as a Black man in STEM
📍 Empowering future creators

[University of the District of Columbia (UDC) @udc_edu]

Exciting news! UDC will be featured on Maryland Public Television’s #HBCUWeek! 📺

Catch the segment on Friday, September 6 at 7 p.m., where Dr. Edington will share insights from his first year at UDC, along with a special report on our construction management program.

[Prxnce$$ 🎀 @prxxncss]

blessed 🥹🩵

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Ya’ll ready?!

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Watch. This. Space!

#BlackGiftedAndWhole

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We are SO excited about this upcoming cohort. We have three new schools represented! They are ALL Black, Queer and BRILLIANT!

We also have a surprise that we are most excited to share. 😏

#Homecoming #10years #BlackGiftedWhole

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Y’all remember our #SafeHouse event at @udc_edu? Time to run it back? We think so!

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I love you all! Forever Black, Gifted & Whole 🥹💜