"The Fledgling Fund seeks to improve the lives of vulnerable individuals, families, and communities by supporting innovative media projects that target entrenched social problems."

"Working with visionaries on the front line of social change worldwide"

"NBPC funds, commissions, acquires and awards grants to producers and directors of quality films and video projects that reflect African Americans and the African Diaspora."

"Promotes the re-imagining of the schooling experience for boys and young men of color. A networked learning community of educators, researchers, policy-makers and caring adults that supports school leaders with high quality professional development so they can realize this vision of making success an attainable goal for every male student of color."