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Empowering Through Experience: The Journey of Ma’at LGBTQIA+ Dream Keeper Initiative

Blog Series The Ma’at LGBTQIA+ Dream Keeper Initiative has evolved significantly over the past month. As its founder, my vision was to...

A New Chapter: Ebony’s Journey of Empowerment with Homeless Children's Network

Ebony*, a devoted mother living in challenging circumstances, was battling both isolation and a lack of resources. Her situation was...

HCN Ma'at and Dream Keeper Reports

We're so excited to announce the release of two groundbreaking impact reports that fully reflect an Afri-centric approach to evaluation!...

San Francisco Bay Times: Spotlight on the Ma'at Program

Andrea Shorter, a longtime Commissioner for the City and County of San Francisco, did a "Spotlight on the Ma'at Program: An Afrocentric...

HCN Executive Director Appointed to San Francisco's LGBTQI+ Advisory Committee

Congratulations to Dr. April Y. Silas, HCN Executive Director! Dr. Silas was recently sworn in to the LGBTQI+ Advisory Committee for San...

The Intersectionality of Black and LGBTQ

By: Amira Mensah, Development and Communications Associate When asked what it means to be both Black and LGBTQ, HCN’s Executive Director...

From Struggle Comes Strength

By: Amira Mensah, Development and Communications Associate With chains wrapped firmly around their feet and hands, our ancestors stepped...