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Building Leaders to Change The World
🤎 Leadership Development
🤎 Social Impact
🤎 Strategic Mentorship
Est. 2022

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Hear what one of our Bethune Leadership Fellows is taking away from the program 🤎✨

From navigating career opportunities to finding purpose in public service, our fellows are reflecting on the lessons, insights, and wisdom they’re taking with them beyond the fellowship.

#SheShallSpeak #BethuneLeadershipFellowship #WomenOfColor #WomenInLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment by @sheshallspeak

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We’re continuing our reflections on the 2026 Bethune Leadership Fellowship with a look back at Session Two! 🧡

Our Fellows took a deep dive into the tools that can make all the difference when pursuing opportunities in public service: resumes, cover letters, and interviews.

Joined by Pa’Trina Lingard, a digital coach supporting youth programs at the Obama Foundation and the U.S. Department of State, Fellows explored the dos and don’ts of career materials, learned how to tailor their applications for impact-oriented careers, and gained strategies for making a lasting impression in an interview.

From telling your story to communicating your strengths, this session equipped our Fellows with practical tools to confidently pursue their next opportunity. ✨

We’re proud to reflect on the growth that took place throughout the Fellowship—and this was only the beginning!

#BethuneLeadershipFellowship #SheShallSpeak #PublicService #WomenOfColor by @sheshallspeak

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We’re reflecting on where it all began. 🧡

The Bethune Leadership Fellowship opened with a powerful conversation about the stories, values, and experiences that shape our paths in public service.

During our first session, Carlisha Williams Bradley joined our Fellows for a thoughtful discussion on identifying their mission, vision, and purpose—and, most importantly, understanding the “why” behind the work they hope to do.

By naming their stories, identifying their focus, and beginning to define their unique “niche,” our Fellows laid the foundation for a summer of intentional growth, connection, and leadership.

As we look back on the 2026 Bethune Leadership Fellowship, we’re reminded that every public service journey starts with a story. ✨

#BethuneLeadershipFellowship #SheShallSpeak #PublicService #WomenOfColor #LeadershipDevelopment by @sheshallspeak

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Congratulations to the 2026 Class of Bethune Leadership Fellows! 🎉

This remarkable cohort of 24 emerging leaders was selected from a nationally competitive applicant pool to participate in the Bethune Leadership Fellowship—an eight-week leadership development program designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in public service and social impact.

Throughout the fellowship, participants engaged in practitioner-led conversations, leadership development workshops, and mentorship opportunities exploring public policy, advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and civic engagement. Together, they built meaningful connections, sharpened their leadership skills, and joined a growing network of changemakers committed to advancing more just and equitable communities.

Meet the 2026 Cohort:
🌎 Representing 11 U.S. states and Accra, Ghana
🎓 Attending 9 high schools and 14 colleges and universities
💡 Passionate about advancing racial justice, educational equity, gender equity, healthcare access and equity, and mental health

We are incredibly proud of this year’s fellows and cannot wait to see the impact they will make in their communities and beyond.

The future of public service is bright. 🤎

#BethuneLeadershipFellowship #SheShallSpeak #LeadershipDevelopment #PublicService #WomenInLeadership

Meet the 2026 Class of Bethune Leadership Fellows! 🎉

Maarib Basi is a senior at Lincoln Southwest, she is a passionate and driven student leader dedicated to creating positive change and building a more inclusive, safe, and equitable community for everyone. As President of the Lincoln NAACP Youth Council and member of TIE Club, the NSA Committee, and Black Caucus, she advocates for equity, empowers young people, and works to strengthen her community through service and leadership.

#BethuneLeadershipFellowship #SheShallSpeak #LeadershipDevelopment #PublicService #WomenInLeadership

Meet the 2026 Class of Bethune Leadership Fellows! 🎉

McKenzie Fitzgerald is a second-year Sociology major on the pre-law track at Hampton University and is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. Her academic interests center on sociology, with a particular focus on race, gender, and socioeconomic inequal by @sheshallspeak

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Congratulations to the 2026 Class of Bethune Leadership Fellows! 🎉

This remarkable cohort of 24 emerging leaders was selected from a nationally competitive applicant pool to participate in the Bethune Leadership Fellowship—an eight-week leadership development program designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in public service and social impact.

Throughout the fellowship, participants engaged in practitioner-led conversations, leadership development workshops, and mentorship opportunities exploring public policy, advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and civic engagement. Together, they built meaningful connections, sharpened their leadership skills, and joined a growing network of changemakers committed to advancing more just and equitable communities.

Meet the 2026 Cohort:
🌎 Representing 11 U.S. states and Accra, Ghana
🎓 Attending 9 high schools and 14 colleges and universities
💡 Passionate about advancing racial justice, educational equity, gender equity, healthcare access and equity, and mental health

We are incredibly proud of this year’s fellows and cannot wait to see the impact they will make in their communities and beyond.

The future of public service is bright. 🤎

#BethuneLeadershipFellowship #SheShallSpeak #LeadershipDevelopment #PublicService #WomenInLeadership

Meet the 2026 Class of Bethune Leadership Fellows! 🎉

Cassidy Thomas is a sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she is majoring in Public Health with a minor in Communications. Originally from Montclair, New Jersey, she now resides with her family in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Before transferring to UNC Charlotte, Cassidy attended Pennsylvania State University, a decision that reflected her commitment to finding the academic environment best suited to her personal and professional goals.

Cassidy is passionate about public health and public policy, with a particular focus on advancing health equity for minority and historically underrepresented communities. She is committed to promoting affordable, accessible healthcare and believes that healthcare is a fundamental human right that should be available to all, regardless of race, age, or gender.

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Congratulations to the 2026 Class of Bethune Leadership Fellows! 🎉

This remarkable cohort of 24 emerging leaders was selected from a nationally competitive applicant pool to participate in the Bethune Leadership Fellowship—an eight-week leadership development program designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in public service and social impact.

Throughout the fellowship, participants engaged in practitioner-led conversations, leadership development workshops, and mentorship opportunities exploring public policy, advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and civic engagement. Together, they built meaningful connections, sharpened their leadership skills, and joined a growing network of changemakers committed to advancing more just and equitable communities.

Meet the 2026 Cohort:
🌎 Representing 11 U.S. states and Accra, Ghana
🎓 Attending 9 high schools and 14 colleges and universities
💡 Passionate about advancing racial justice, educational equity, gender equity, healthcare access and equity, and mental health

We are incredibly proud of this year’s fellows and cannot wait to see the impact they will make in their communities and beyond.

The future of public service is bright. 🤎

#BethuneLeadershipFellowship #SheShallSpeak #LeadershipDevelopment #PublicService #WomenInLeadership

Meet the 2026 Class of Bethune Leadership Fellows! 🎉

Aida Hernandez is a graduating senior at Jefferson High School and James Rumsey Technical Institute in Kearneysville, West Virginia. This fall, she will attend Shepherd University, where she plans to pursue a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology.

Aida currently serves as the flute section leader of the Jefferson High School Marching Band. She is also a member of both the National Technical Honor Society and the TRI-M Music Honor Society and actively participates in the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). Committed to serving her school and local community, Aida has volunteered at numerous school events, assembled donation bags of feminine hygiene products for a local women’s shelter, and helped maintain her school’s gardens. Her dedication to academic excellence and leadership has earned her r by @sheshallspeak

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The clock is ticking 🫣 Run to the link in our bio to apply before midnight ‼️

#apply #fellowship #opportunity #racialjustice #genderequality by @sheshallspeak

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There’s only ONE week left until the deadline for the Bethune Leadership Fellowship! Run to the link in our bio to apply today ⭐️

#leadership #fellowship #opportunity #racialjustice #genderequality by @sheshallspeak

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Hear from our founder, @deniasmith_ about the Bethune Leadership Fellowship ✨

This 8 week leadership development experience will expose fellows to practitioners and leaders across government, nonprofit, and international affairs sectors as they clarify their mission and vision in public service. Applications close in TWO WEEKS ⏰

#leadership #fellowship #opportunity #racialjustice #genderequality by @sheshallspeak

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Applications are OPEN for the Bethune Leadership Fellowship! We are looking for high school juniors/seniors and college freshman/sophomores looking to jumpstart their career in public service, activism, and advocacy. This 8 week leadership development experience will expose fellows to practitioners and leaders across government, nonprofit, and international affairs sectors as they clarify their mission and vision in public service. Applications close on Tuesday, May 5th at 11:59 pm ET. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

#leadership #racialjustice #genderjustice #fellowship #leadership by @sheshallspeak

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We’re growing, evolving, and staying true to our mission. Swipe to see how She Shall Speak is changing in 2026.

#genderjustice #racialjustice #leadership by @sheshallspeak

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