The Impact of the Layers of Black History Events

To Date, We Have Hosted The Following Events:

The Layers of Black History Gala Series
The "Little" Layers of Black History Gala Series
A Brunch of Haircare Workshops
"Pages & Plates"

What's Else Is Coming In 2024:

The "Men Raising Black Boys" Conference Series
School Visits & Classroom Readings
Free Community Book Fairs
Layered Conversations: A Podcast Series

Donation Recipients

Sooo...where have we donated to?

Since February 2021...

Schools & Education Organizations Impacted:

400 books donations to the Palmyra (PA) Area School District
50 books donated to Steelton-Highspire (PA)
175 books donated to Cambridgeport Elementary School (MA)
400 books donated to Harrisburg (PA) Area Schools
100 books donated to
40 books donated to Arapaho Charter School - Wind River Indian Reservation, (WY)
3,250 books donated to individuals at public events (PA & MA)
300 books in "Free Libraries" in Palmyra (PA), Harrisburg (PA), and Cambridge, (MA)
250 books donated to Washington (D.C.) based schools
$4,000 of scholarships for students pursuing post-secondary careers

Community Organizations Impacted:

400 books donated to The Caring Cupboard Food Pantry
100 books donated to Friday Night Hype -Equity Roadmap (Cambridge, MA)
50 pounds of non-perishable food items donated to The Caring Cupboard

Businesses Impacted

120 books placed in Central Pa. and Greater Boston Area coffee shops
1 bookshelf placed in Sweet & Savory Cafe Hershey (PA)
$15,000+ spent with local and small businesses to cater, host, and vend at our events
Over 150 books donated at The Curl Bar 3 Year Anniversary Block Party (Somerville, MA)
75 books donated to the Armstead Academic Project summer reading (Sacramento, CA)
600 books donated to Everybody Gotta Eat Annual Community Events (Cambridge, MA)
200 books donated to Embrace Boston Community Events (Boston, MA)
200 books donated to Black Educators Network (Colorado Springs, CO)

Do you have an organization, business, or school that you feel would be a great partner? Contact us via email at layersofblackhistory@gmail.com

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Scholarship Impact

In 2022, our first year of giving, we were able to award three students for their hard work and in the classroom and their post secondary education path. The scholarship dollar amounts between the three recipients totaled $2,500. These funds were raised through grassroots initiatives and the Inaugural Layers of Black History Gala. Each year we are looking to exceed the previous year total. Our scholarship impact sectors are: Education & Post Secondary Success, Entrepreneurship & Business Development, Family Support, Media & Journalism, and S.T.E.A.M.

Pictured are the winners of the "Black Boy Brilliance" Scholarship. A scholarship awarded to two Cambridge Rindge and Latin high school Seniors that are furthering their education in the field of STEAM.

Pictured is the winner of the Johnna Tansimore and Corey Dupree "Ethos" Scholarship. This awarded is given to a Milton Hershey School Senior that is furthering education in the field of Community Service.