A Letter from the Executive Director
Dear BPI Family,
As I reflect on the times we are living in, I am reminded of both the weight of history and the urgency of now. Across this country, conversations about race, equity, and justice are surfacing with renewed intensity. For African American families and communities, the realities we face are not new. They are deeply rooted in generations of systemic inequities, trauma, and exclusion, and they continue to shape our lives in profound ways.
At The Black Parent Initiative, we remain steadfast in our commitment to our mission: to educate, inspire, and support Black parents and caregivers so that our children can thrive. The work we do extends beyond providing services. Our work in its purest form is about restoration and repair, reclaiming our narratives, healing wounds that stretch across generations, and creating pathways to hope, resilience, and possibility.
I often say that the work of BPI is both urgent and sacred. Urgent because the disparities we confront cannot wait another generation to be addressed. Sacred because we carry the trust of families who rely on us to stand with them in moments of struggle and celebration alike. In this critical moment in our nation’s story, BPI’s role is clear: to be a force for healing, empowerment, and transformation.
I invite you, our community, our partners, and our allies, to join us in this work. Together we can not only respond to the challenges of today but also lay the foundation for a future where Black children and families are free to dream, to flourish, and to lead.
With gratitude, determination, and a spirit of service,
Dr. Bahia Overton
Executive Director
The Black Parent Initiative
Message from our Executive Director:
At The Black Parent Initiative, our work is rooted in restoration, repair, and hope. We know that the challenges facing African American families today are connected to a long history of systemic inequities and trauma. That reality is urgent, but our response is also sacred because it is about healing, empowerment, and building a future where Black children and families can thrive.
In this moment, when our nation is facing renewed struggles with race and justice in some familiar and some new ways, BPI’s mission is more important than ever. We are here to stand with parents and caregivers, to nurture our children’s potential, and to strengthen the bonds of family and community.
Together with our partners and community, we are shaping a future where Black families are free to dream, to flourish, and to lead.
Our History
The Black Parent Initiative (BPI) was established in 2006 to help families achieve financial, educational and spiritual success. BPI was founded and organized on a large body of educational research that demonstrates the importance of parental and family engagement in attaining educational success for children.
