August 2024

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 […]

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,