Bakari Foundation
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​the bakari foundation

​Healing, Peace, and Clarity 

Healing Families | Transforming Lives 

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Life of Bakari

Bakari Henderson is the beloved son of Phil and Jill Henderson and brother of P.J. and Jory. At 22, Bakari was murdered on…
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Transformative Travel Experience

Apply Here by 12/31/26
TBF will announce the
recipients of the 2026 all-inclusive
Transformative Travel Experience
at the 8th Annual Legacy Event
April 18, 2026
2025 Retreat Highlights
2024 Retreat highlights
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Mission

Providing transformative healing experiences and support services for families who have lost loved ones at the hands of another while delivering programs to youth and adults to eliminate the root causes of violence and
​trauma in their communities
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HOLD THE DATE

8th Annual Bakari Legacy Event
​April 18, 2026

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Become a Bakari Champion!

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2024 Grief Journey interview
2022 Interview with CNN Laura Coates
2022 2nd Interview with Gayle King

News Highlights

Other Links

​People True Crime Story
​2022 Interview with People
2022 NY Times
​2022 People
2022 Greek Reporter
​2022 People podcast with the family starts at the 12-minute
​2018 USA Today
Why Gayle King Can't Stop Thinking about Bakari
2017 interview with Michelle Miller
​2017 Interview with Gayle King 
Clay Cane Show Interview
​Senate Proclamation Session (Part II) - July 24, 2017 ​
Bakari's Legacy
​People True Crime Story
​2022 Interview with People
2022 NY Times
​2022 People
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2022 Greek Reporter
Why Gayle King Can't Stop Thinking about Bakari
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Clay Cane Show Interview
​2022 People podcast with the family starts at the 12-minute
​2018 USA Today
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2017 interview with Michelle Miller
​2017 Interview with Gayle King 
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Senate Proclamation Session (Part II) – July 24, 2017
​Bakari's Legacy
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The Bakari Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and does not unlawfully discriminate internally (in its administrative and program operations) or externally (in the provision of services) on the basis of race, political orientation, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, socioeconomic background, military status, or mental or physical disability or any other status prohibited by applicable law.

​CONTACT

PO Box 28081
Austin, TX 78755
Email Us:
[email protected]
Call Us:
(512) 222-8857

Press/Media Inquiries: 
[email protected] 
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  • HOME
  • Who Is Bakari?
  • About Us
  • Sponsors & Donors
    • Sponsors
    • Give A Gift
    • Other Ways to Give
  • Events
    • 2025 7th Annual Legacy Event
    • 2022 Recipients and 4th Annual Bakari Legacy Event - The Dream Lives On
    • 2019 Recipient and 2nd Annual Bakari Legacy Event - International Food & Wine Experience
    • Kendra Scott Event
  • Gallery
    • TBF 2024 Costa Rica
    • TBF 2022 Costa Rica
  • Contact Us