Celebrating Black Futures all year long
At Nugget, we take time not only to reflect on Black History, but to look ahead toward Black Futures.
Every February and beyond, we amplify Black voices, hold space for Black joy, and support organizations working to prioritize play, prosperity, and potential for Black Futures.
As part of Nugget’s broader philanthropic giving to date, we’ve donated more than $140,000 to non-profits with missions ranging from Black maternal health to creative expression.
Raising Us: a parenting podcast
This year, we’re thrilled to continue our title sponsorship of Raising Us, a parenting podcast from A Kids Co. and award-winning journalist Elise Hu. Every week in February will feature collaborative Black Futures-themed content! Tune in, and celebrate Black Futures with us.
New episodes drop weekly and feature fascinating guests who can help you navigate kids' tough questions about topics related to race, racism, and identity.
Featured Podcasts
How to Raise a Child Who Believes in Themselves | Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Impostor syndrome in kids is more common than we think, and how parents respond to self-doubt can shape their children’s confidence for life. Joining host Elise Hu is Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as she reflects on her built resilience and found motivations throughout her life.
Talking to Kids About Political Protests and Activism | Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs
Kids are seeing political protests, activism, and civic engagement unfold on screens, in schools, and in their own communities. With that constant exposure these days, talking about social justice is an essential part of parenting today. Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs is a mom, writer, and organizer familiar with kickstarting these conversations and age-appropriate involvement in her own home.
Supporting Kids’ Anxiety and Mental Health | Kelli Joy Richardson & The SonRise Project
Kids’ mental health is becoming an increasingly important topic for families, as the CDC reports rising rates of anxiety, depression, and substance use. Host Elise Hu is joined by mental wellness advocate and founder of The SonRise Project, Kelli Joy Richardson, to explore how parents can support children navigating mental health challenges.
Helping Kids Understand History Beyond the Textbook | Garrison Hayes
History isn’t just a subject in school – kids are already absorbing it in real time through news, culture, and everyday life. How parents talk about historical events at home can shape how kids understand the world, think critically about the past, and apply learnings to their present day.
Talk Starters: a Black Futures book club
Throughout 2025, we partnered with media company A Kids Co. to present Talk Starters, a free online book club for kids, parents, and caregivers.
Our Talk Starters meet-ups helped grownups have important conversations with kids about race, racism, and diversity — using books we love to help along the way. You can catch the replays any time here on our site.
Representation matters
In 2024, we shone a spotlight on inclusive representation in media. We believe it's crucial for every child to see themselves reflected in the stories they read and the images they view — so they can easily imagine all they can do and become.
Those efforts extended internally as well: Nugget employees diversified their own families’ book shelves with children’s books provided by Nugget — featuring Black authors and Black characters.
Celebrating Black creativity
In 2023, Nugget highlighted the work of Black artists and creatives in our Atlanta community, and we educated ourselves on the disheartening barriers that Black professionals still face in creative industries. Nugget also directly donated $30,000 to Black creative organizations that prioritize play and self expression.
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Keith Rosemond II
Keith is a fine artist and graphic illustrator — and an advocate for bringing parents into the conversation around art as a potential career path.
Erica Tuggle
Founder and entrepreneur Erica started her own business using her creativity, imagination, and vision to solve problems and grow.
Derrick Whitfield, Sr.
Graphic designer Derrick churns out logo design, portrait artwork, apparel, and brand work— but he’s never too busy to draw alongside his young son.
Black maternal health
Our focus in 2021 and 2022 centered around North Carolina-based nonprofit Equity Before Birth. With Nuggeteers’ help, we donated $110,000 to support this group’s critical work to improve Black maternal health outcomes in a world rife with structural racism and implicit bias — where disparities start at birth.
