Karen Arrington
I am Karen Arrington — NAACP Image Award-winning, Author, Mentor to 1,000+ women, Goodwill Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Founder of the Miss Black USA Pageant, and International Philanthropist. I’m here to help women of color write the new rules of power, opportunity + life-changing confidence.
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My Book
Your Next Level Life: 7 Rules of Power, Confidence & Opportunity for Black Women in America.
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WINNER - NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Works
My first book won big and is still flying off the literary! Thank you to all the readers and supporters!
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Small Biz Grants for Women
A grant program from Block Advisors by H&R Block, is open to women business owners nationwide. One grand prize winner will receive a $50,000 grant
It’s one thing to have a dream, but another thing to have someone support the vision. The Amber Grant helps minority women fulfill their dream of launching a business by giving monthly winners $500. And, at the end of the year, one of the 12 monthly winners receives an additional $1,000.
Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant $10K-$25K
a wellness and beauty brand, this grant is open to Black and women-owned beauty or wellness businesses. Grants between $10,000 and $25,000 are awarded. Applications for the next cycle will open in fall 2024.
Open to U.S.-based small-businesses that are women-owned and have fewer than 51 employees. The grand prize winner will receive a $50,000 grant and a year of free AT&T service alongside a new device. Four runner-up businesses will receive $5,000 microgrants. Applications for this year's cycle are open from March 31 - July 10, 2024.
25K Women Founders Network Fast Pitch Competition
open to U.S. businesses started by women. To be eligible, your business cannot have raised more than $750,000. Selected participants pitch their businesses in person and winners receive $25,000 grants. Applications for the next cycle will be accepted from April 1 - May 31, 2024.
My Non-Profit
YouTube — Kentucky's Ariel Thompson is the new Miss Black USA
Scholarships Available
4-Year, Full-Tuition Scholarship to Delaware State University
Awarded to the annual winner of Miss Black USA Talented Teen. Apply at www.missblackusatalentedteen.org
4-Year, Full-Tuition Scholarship to the University of the District of Columbia
Awarded to the Winner of Miss Black USA toward undergraduate or graduate school.