About us
Learn more about what we do and who we are
Background
Zainab Funnah organized the Black is Beautiful Photoshoot to encourage and uplift black beauty for young women in the summer of 2020.
After receiving the Inspire Founders Award and a $500 donation from HUDL to continue her project she decided to start a non-profit organization to continue her vision and give back to the community.
The organization was established in early 2021 and obtained 501(c)(3) approval in early 2022.
As of 2023,
10 scholarships have been awarded (senior photo scholarships or monetary). The overall value for all scholarships awarded has reached over $7,000 as of the end of 2023.
Goals
~Educate and increase awareness of Black beauty and culture through community projects
~Give back to Nebraska high school seniors via annual scholarship and senior photo session
~Assist undergraduate students via an annual scholarship opportunity
~Celebrate and promote community involvement and connection
~ Bring more exposure to our local Black community members, arts, and culture to elevate representation for our youth on opportunities available in NE for Black community members.
Partners
Our continued gratitude to our local business sponsors and sponsors in kind:
Partners -
RG Professional Realty Grp
Malone Community Center
Sponsors -
Lincoln Art Council
Lincoln Arts Grant Program
Antione Exteriors
Bol Visuals
Shannon Formal Wear
DJ Kef
Noreland Pure
Longwells
Cholivia's Kitchen
Cigar Lounge
The Post
Turbine Flats
Target
Art of Love Cakes
Lila Mai's
Ashley Shai
Corn Coast Cuts
JSM Loving my Skin
Stur 22/Deeply Root'd
Mfinanga Photography + Motion
Media Coverage
Who are we
Have interest in supporting or getting involved in the organization? Contact us via our contact us page.
Zainab Funnah
Founder
Jamil Funnah
Board Member
Mismiki
Montgomery
Board Member
Manny
Abdelkarim
Board Member
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