60 Sustainability Report 2021 Inclusive Growth | One Million Black Women 60 Echoing Green Echoing Green and Goldman Sachs are accelerating the impact of Black women social innovators by launching a cohort of Echoing Green Fellows, a group of people who are working to positively impact and radically transform the futures of Black women and girls across the US in order to ultimately drive global impact. The fellows will focus on projects that address housing, education, healthcare, digital connectivity, access to capital, workforce development, financial literacy, and climate justice — all critical needs in underserved communities. Goldman Sachs Foundation has committed $1 million to the organization to support development of the cohort. “Through our partnership, we will support the leadership of Black women who leverage social innovation as a tool to create transformative solutions for their communities. One Million Black Women is an exemplar of the tangible and sustained impact the corporate and philanthropic sectors can have in building a world where all people can truly thrive.” CHERYL DORSEY President, Echoing Green “We will now be able to take this program to new heights by developing hundreds of young people who will be inspired to become beloved community leaders by embracing the philosophy of nonviolence as epitomized by my father and mother. Let us all remember to collectively use our platforms to do what my father would do, which is to work tirelessly to ensure that this nation lives up to its promise of democracy, justice, and equity for all.” DR. BERNICE KING CEO, The King Center The King Center Supporting Black women means not only focusing on the leaders of today but also those of tomorrow. This foundational grant supports the launch of The King Center’s reimagined Beloved Community Leadership Academy, designed to help 13- to 18-year-olds grow their leadership skills and learn about nonviolent strategies that can help drive societal change. The partnership will also mark the start of a One Million Black Women cohort in which Black girls from across the country can participate in related programs and access mentorship. Growing a Business Supporting K–12 Students Sustainability Report 2021 Inclusive Growth | One Million Black Women INCLUSIVE GROWTH