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Celebrating the Next Generation: The Durham Youth Alliance Celebration Dinner

Young individuals from the Durham Youth Alliance dressed in formal attire at the first annual Celebration Dinner in 2013, smiling and engaging with mentors and community leaders. - Courtney Jordan Philanthropy

Since its inception in 2013, the Durham Youth Alliance (DYA) has been dedicated to empowering the youth of Durham by providing them with the tools, resources, and mentorship to succeed. At the heart of this commitment is the Celebration Dinner—an annual event designed to honor the accomplishments, growth, and resilience of young people. This evening…

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Building a Future: The First School by the Courtney Jordan Foundation

The first school built by the Courtney Jordan Foundation in Bangladesh, symbolizing hope, education, and growth for underserved communities.

In 2014, a humble yet monumental step was taken in the journey to empower the youth of Bangladesh. The Courtney Jordan Foundation (CJF), with its unwavering commitment to creating spaces for growth and opportunity, broke ground on its first school—an endeavor that would not only provide refuge but also lay the foundation for lifelong success.…

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A Journey of Advocacy: Reflecting on Courtney Jordan’s First HBCU Lobby Day

Courtney Jordan walking on Jones Street in 2009 as a student at NCCU, preparing for the first-ever HBCU Lobby Day to meet with North Carolina lawmakers.

In 2009, Courtney Jordan was a student at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), one of the nation’s proud Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). At that time, Jordan was not the philanthropist and advocate that many know today, but the experience that would shape his career and life was already taking root. A Moment of…