Empowering youth through purpose-driven programs

Discover how SUSO Foundation helps youth grow with confidence. Our programs build skills, cultural awareness, and leadership. Join us in providing opportunities and experiences that inspire and empower. See how you can be a part of their success.

Our programs

At the SUSO Foundation, every program helps young people show up with confidence and show out with purpose. We bring learning to life through hands-on, culturally rich, and purpose-driven experiences that build leadership and self-worth.

The legacy bus

An immersive mobile learning experience. The Legacy Bus is a classroom on wheels — a mobile, VR-powered space that takes students on journeys through African American history and culture. Youth can virtually walk through pivotal moments, meet changemakers, and experience truth in motion.

Truth tours

Experience the real story, together. Truth Tours are guided trips to museums, landmarks, and cultural sites that highlight the strength and brilliance of Black history. Students learn beyond the textbook — connecting lessons of the past to leadership today.

Leadership & entrepreneurship labs

Turning ideas into action. These Labs teach young people to lead, innovate, and create. Through mentorship, workshops, and hands-on projects, participants learn real-world leadership and business skills — preparing them for success in school, work, and life.

The Ripple Initiative

💬 Purpose

The Ripple Initiative is built on the belief that cultural enlightenment is not one-sided. While SUSO empowers Black and Brown youth to rise confidently in a world that may not always understand them, this program also invites others to learn who we are — to replace bias with understanding and ignorance with truth.

Each conversation, each shared story, and each open heart becomes a ripple that moves us closer to unity.

🌍 Program Elements

  • Dialogue Circles: Guided sessions that bring together diverse youth and adults for open conversations on race, history, and identity.

  • Collaborative Learning Projects: Partner schools or organizations from different communities to learn together through creative, truth-based activities.

  • Cultural Discovery Days: Hands-on events highlighting African American contributions to art, science, innovation, and leadership.

  • Ripple Ambassadors: Participants who complete the program become peer advocates for understanding and equality in their schools and neighborhoods.

🎯 Goals

  • Build empathy and trust across racial and cultural lines.

  • Create safe, educational spaces for truth-based discussion.

  • Inspire participants to take what they’ve learned and share it within their communities.

  • Transform dialogue into tangible change — one ripple at a time.

✨ How You Can Support

Help us expand The Ripple Initiative to reach schools, civic groups, and youth organizations nationwide.
Your donations and partnerships make it possible to develop new workshops, training materials, and outreach opportunities.

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Our impact

Each SUSO program connects youth to their history, their voice, and their purpose. Together, we’re building confident leaders who show up for their communities — and show out for change.

Who we serve

We reach middle school, high school, and young adult learners—especially from Black and Brown communities. We also engage parents, guardians, donors, sponsors, community partners, volunteers, and mentors to create a supportive ecosystem.

Support the movement

Be part of something bigger.
Your gift helps us empower youth through truth, leadership, and opportunity.
Together, we’re building confident leaders who show up for their communities —
and show out for change.