Jennifer and Maurice founded Bunifu as their contribution to ensure youth of color, particularly young men of color, have equal opportunities to excel in education and live meaningful lives. In 2012, Jennifer authored, Transforming the Educational Experience of Young Men of Color , which boldly proclaimed, “The dreams of young men of color are being lost in the current education system. Young men of color are overrepresented in special education, more likely to be in the streets and in prisons, and die at a young age. As parents of a young black son, we make it our mission to ensure these realities do not persist into the future. It is imperative that the educational system is inclusive and supportive of young men of color. We show our commitment through volunteering and creating learning modules with culturally relevant materials designed to transform livelihoods.” Since inception, Bunifu has remained financially solvent and is expanding. In five years, their team has grown significantly:
4 Full Time Staff
1 Part Time Staff
15 Subcontractors
Organizational Structure | page 7
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