NOR
Our story
Innovative Strategies
It’s was a Monday morning and we, a bunch of unstoppable black women, are having a heart-to-heart about our identities. As we shared our stories, we realized that our ancestors’ and elders’ invaluable wisdom was at risk of being forgotten. Plus, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the unfair treatment of black mothers and the healthcare inequities that plague our community. We knew we had to take action. That’s when lightning struck and we hatched a plan to launch Nourish Our Roots Festival, a day dedicated to celebrating and uplifting black girl magic. We’re beyond pumped to come together, share our journeys, and be each other’s hype squad. It’s high time we reconnected with our roots and shower ourselves with the love we rightfully deserve!!
Impact
At Nourish Our Roots, we’re all about celebrating black women and investing in the future of our culture and generations to come! Our impact initiatives take it to the next level by championing equity and progress for exceptional black women everywhere. Lets Nourish Our Roots and watch our community flourish.
Nourish Scholarship
Calling all amazing young black women in the US! We’re sweetening the pot with the Nourish Our Roots Scholarship — a strategic philanthropic initiative beyond the festival to create a lasting impact in the communities it celebrates.
Are you a high school senior or college student? Then listen up! Here’s your chance to shine! This scholarship is open to all who have a passion for medicine, finance, the arts, and community development, to name a few!
But wait, there’s more! Each applicant will need to write an essay detailing their community’s positive impact, and how they plan to take it forward. And of course, we’re looking for a match with NOR Festival’s mission to empower black women’s talent, tenacity and creativity. The future is bright, and it’s all thanks to you!
Donations of Personal Hygiene Products
It starts with each of us supporting one another. No black women should go without her basic necessities to care for herself. We invite you to do your part with helping to Nourish THEIR Roots! Bring a personal hygiene item, e.g. sanitary products, soaps, deodorant, lotion sanitizers, new unopened under garments and grooming kits. Together we can make great things happen!
Nourish Clothing Exchange
Bring your new or slightly used, business attire, formal semi-formal articles of clothing. We are offering an exchange for ANYONE who wants to grab something off the rack on your way out! Help Yourself!