Welcome to the
Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation
Our mission is to create opportunities for African American professionals by providing scholarship, leadership, and career development.
Our vision is to be a catalyst that prepares and develops students and professionals, celebrates distinguished leaders, and elevates our community.
Years of Black Excellence
BPACF Scholars (Since 1985)
Scholarship Dollars (Since 1985)
Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Welcomes Symone Sanders Townsend as Mistress of Ceremonies at the 45th Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala Honoring Lorna Wisham
CLEVELAND, OH – September 15, 2025 – The Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation (BPACF) is honored to announce that Symone Sanders Townsend, Co-Host of The Weeknight on MSNBC, will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies for the 45th Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala and Salute to the 2025 Black Professional of the Year Lorna Wisham on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
Positioning Students to Succeed.
Propelling Professionals to Thrive.
We empower Black students with expert training, mentorship, and next-level opportunities to enter the workforce and reach their professional goals.
We equip young professionals with the tools, resources, and access they need to create careers that are aligned with impact, purpose, and achievement.
4 Reasons Why You Belong at BPACF
Access
Get a seat in highly innovative and impact-driven, circles for Black students and professionals.
Opportunity
Connect to career, volunteer and scholarship opportunities.
Community
Surround yourself with like-minded individuals and be immersed with black professionals from various sectors.
Mentorship
Connect with industry experts to gain key insights to propel your career.