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The newest cohort of 1954 Project Luminaries is shaping the future of education in Black communities nationwide.
The CAFE Group is honored to welcome the 2025 class of Luminaries!
As part of The 1954 Project, each Luminary receives a $1 million unrestricted grant. It’s catalytic capital that fuels the movement.
They’ve been building towards lasting change, and now they’re ready to elevate their impact with a strong network, unwavering support, and unconditional love behind them.​
To date, The 1954 Project has invested more than $21 million. That milestone reflects the collective belief and effort of so many who are building for more — more opportunity, more possibility, more justice. This isn’t only about the dollars; it’s about the growing infrastructure that allows visionary leadership to thrive for generations to come.
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