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Our Mission Statement
Black Educated Lesbians (BEL) exists to empower, connect, and uplift Black queer women—centered on the lives and experiences of Black lesbians—through community, leadership, wellness, and economic advancement. We create safe, affirming spaces that foster sisterhood, build legacy, and amplify the voices of Black queer women globally.
BEL is committed to cultivating visibility, healing, and generational impact through intentional programming and collective power.
Our Vision
To create a world where Black queer women are deeply connected, wholly empowered, and boldly leading in every space they occupy—with access to resources, community, and opportunities to thrive.
Our Future Initiatives
As Black Educated Lesbians (BEL) continues to grow, we remain deeply committed to expanding our impact through bold, innovative, and community-centered initiatives. We are shaping a future rooted in collective care, radical joy, and sustainable change—built by and for Black queer women.
Our upcoming priorities include:
🔹 The BEL Community Center
A dedicated space in Metro Atlanta where Black queer women can gather, heal, and thrive. This center will serve as a hub for cultural events, wellness programs, resource sharing, and intergenerational support.
🔹 The BEL Scholarship Fund
Providing financial support to undergraduate and graduate students, investing in the education, leadership, and future of Black queer changemakers.
🔹 The Sankofa Commencement
Celebrating the academic excellence of Black LGBTQ+ graduates through annual in-person and virtual graduation ceremonies that honor both achievement and identity.
🔹 The BEL Endowment Fund
Establishing a long-term financial foundation to sustain our mission, support programming, and build a lasting legacy for generations to come.
🔹 Digital Tools for Liberation
Expanding our collection of branded journals, toolkits, affirmations, and wellness products to promote financial literacy, mental health, and empowered leadership across our global network.
🔹 Expanding Our Network
Growing our 5.3K members with 67+ online subgroups, including 30 local chapters to foster deeper connection, peer mentorship, and grassroots organizing in communities worldwide.
These initiatives—and so many more—reflect our unwavering commitment to uplift, empower, and unite Black queer women everywhere.
This is just the beginning.