The Social Equity Initiative
The Social Equity Initiative exists to bridge systemic gaps racism has maintained for centuries.
OUR VISION
We want to live in a society in which Black communities are afforded equitable opportunities to thrive and make substantive contributions.
OUR MISSION
We aim to rectify systemic economic degradation of Black communities by increasing access to education, healthcare, technology, and financial resources.
OUR MISSION
We aim to rectify systemic economic degradation of Black communities by increasing access to education, healthcare, technology, and financial resources.
ABOUT US
The Social Equity Initiative is a group of Black Silicon Valley professionals united to bring about impactful change and further progress for Black people. Our expertise in connecting people and organizations in need bridges overlooked gaps across many domains.
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HOW SOCIAL MEDIA HAS HELPED BLACK BUSINESSES
The basic idea that drove the creation of social media was to bring the people of the world closer and open up communication across the great distances of the world. This proposition gave precedence to the existence of platforms that enabled people to connect and have...
Health and Wellness #1
The well-being of Black people in the United States has long been threatened. As SEI establishes partnerships with care groups located in the Bay Area (including but not limited to wellness networks, fitness groups, public health departments, hospitals, etc.), we...
The Purpose of the Social Equity Initiative
Much like many of us in the community and beyond, members of the Social Equity Initiative have witnessed, heard, and experienced moments characterized by feelings of despair, frustration, and helplessness. These collective moments experienced by Black people have...
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COVID Relief
In an effort to address stark disparities in internet access The Social Equity Initiative is working to provide both internet access and devices to students experiencing technological hurdles. We are accepting contributions of gently used laptops, tablets, and any other resources that will support students’ education. Contact us today.