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Who We Are

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​Our Vision

​Healing, Peace, and Clarity for families in mourning;
Honoring the life of Bakari Henderson.

​Our Mission

​Providing transformative travel experiences for families who have lost loved ones at the hands of another.
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Our Initiatives

Transformative Travel Healing Experiences

The application process is now open for The Bakari Foundation’s 2024 Transformative Travel Experience and Retreat. Serving families who have lost loved ones at the hands of another, it is our belief that travel can be used as a healing mechanism for families who have undergone this type of tragic experience.

We know this is a sensitive time for any family and we would love to help and support this often-overlooked segment of our society – families in crisis and those whose dreams have been shattered by a cloud of violence.

Developing Leaders and Rebuilding Communities

The Bakari Leadership Institute Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship Program empowers youth with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training needed to build generational wealth within their families and communities by breaking down wealth-building barriers that have stagnated underserved communities.

Our program is improving education access and outcomes by providing underserved and overlooked youth with the tools they need to maneuver through life practically and innovatively as corporate jobs scale back and the need to know how to create and manage independent streams of income becomes imperative for survival. 

“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”

Conversations for a Cause Panel Discussions 

During this time of social unrest and heightened awareness, we are doing our part to help uplift the families in need and the community by spreading love instead of hate through a series of panel discussions called “Conversations for A Cause” designed to focus on key issues where we can actively drive impact.
​Compelling panelists will share their insights and expertise while giving you an opportunity to identify how you can be part of the solution.
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Meet Our Board of Directors

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Jill Henderson
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Founder and President
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Phil Henderson
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Co-Founder and Vice President
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Mary E. Knight
Treasurer​
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Jordan Zylberberg
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Secretary
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Charley Brown
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Board Member
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Clifford A. Brown
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Board Member
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Denise Davis
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Board Member
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PJ Henderson
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Board Member
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​Jan Richardson
Community Outreach Director
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Courtney Stulo
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Board Member​
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Nia Gandy White
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Board Member
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Jory Henderson
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Board Member
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Marniki Hornsby
​Board Member
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Tony Toynes
​Board Member
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Advisory Board Member

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Nicole Fitzpatrick
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Advisory Board Member
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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: 
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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