Build 2 Lead News

Every season of our work tells a story. This quarter reminded us that meaningful change begins by listening—but it grows when young people are empowered to lead. Over the past two months, Build 2 Lead celebrated several milestones that represent years of relationship building, community partnership, and youth-centered innovation. From releasing our 2025 Annual Impact Report to completing another successful Melanin & Medicine initiative, facilitating statewide Youth Executive

By: Jimmy Brown Founder/Executive Director Build 2 Lead There has been a growing and often polarizing conversation about how taxpayer dollars are managed by nonprofit organizations. That conversation matters. Accountability matters. Transparency matters. Public and philanthropic dollars should be handled with integrity, and misuse of funds should be addressed wherever it happens. But if we are going to have an honest conversation about nonprofit accountability, we also have t