Edited press release
Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative (LBPI) and Blue Grass Community Foundation (BGCF) have announced a $50,000 award to further the Ed Brown Society’s mission. The award includes joint funding from LBPI, BGCF and the Walton Family Foundation, through the Better Together Grants program. The Ed Brown Society (EBS) will use these funds to provide scholarships and career development opportunities to students of color pursuing professional careers in the equine industry.
EBS President Greg Harbut said, “We are excited about what this award means to the growth of the next group of Ed Brown Scholars that we will soon announce. The highest level of commitment an organization can demonstrate to the work of the Ed Brown Society is demonstrated by becoming an Ed Brown Partner. 1/ST and Churchill Downs each made that commitment. However, today is an important time because, with this great gift, the Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative and Blue Grass Community Foundation have earned the title of Ed Brown Partner. We are delighted to have our Partner Ed Brown at home, in Lexington – the Horse Capital of the World. “
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