501(c)(3) · Education & Culture

Gold Coast Collective

The Gold Coast Collective is dedicated to advancing educational and cultural initiatives that elevate and enrich the experience of the West African Diaspora. Through public programming, leadership development, and community partnerships, we highlight the enduring civic, cultural, and economic contributions of the Diaspora.

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501(c)(4) · Civic Advocacy

The 1957 Foundation

The 1957 Foundation is the social welfare arm dedicated to advancing the civic and economic interests of communities connected to the African Diaspora. Through advocacy, coalition-building, and public policy engagement, it works to promote equitable opportunity and strengthen democratic participation.

Established in 2026 — committed to expanding opportunity, strengthening cross-cultural understanding, and fostering meaningful engagement across communities.

Who We Are

A Legacy of Culture,
Civic Power & Community

The Gold Coast Collective and the 1957 Foundation were founded to advance the educational, cultural, and civic interests of the West African Diaspora — and to build a more equitable and inclusive America.