Race Equity Fellowship
Advance your racial equity journey alongside other community members in this intensive cohort experience.
About the Fellowship
SNS’ signature six‑month Fellowship is our most in‑depth opportunity to advance your racial equity journey. Through curated learning, Fellows will build practical skills to pursue justice in daily life and leadership.
Whether serving in senior leadership, or being earlier career professionals, this Fellowship uniquely gathers individuals with different experiences, resources, and community vantage points across sectors. Collectively, each cohort comes together with the common goal of collective learning and resource sharing to advance our local communities.
What makes this program unique:
- Pro‑Black, Black‑led framework centered on community impact.
- 1-on-1 coaching sessions to translate individual learning into personal action.
- Intentional cohort culture for accountability, practice, and peer support.
Program Components
- Curriculum spanning race equity principles and change strategies, including SNS’ signature Allyship and Black‑Led Project trainings.
- Individualized coaching to support personalized goals.
- Sessions and trainings featuring local community experts.
- Reflection, accountability, and relationship‑building.
Program Outcomes
- A sharpened understanding of your responsibility and opportunity in justice work.
- A toolkit of strategies to drive change in your spheres of influence.
- Better readiness to address current equity issues.
- New relationships with other changemakers in the DC area.
We welcome participants of all identities, backgrounds, and abilities, including: race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, education, disability, religion, and age.
Who Should Apply
You’re a strong fit if you:
- Believe in racial justice and want to enhance your tools and methods for driving change.
- Embrace the “forever work” of learning (no prior racial equity experience or education is required).
- Live in the DMV and can attend monthly full-day sessions in Old Town Alexandria.
- Are a past SNS training participant seeking next steps in your allyship journey (not required).
Schedule & Commitment
- Cohort timeframe: April–September (6 months)
- Monthly sessions: One weekday per month, in person (Old Town Alexandria)
- Coaching: Several 1:1 sessions scheduled at your convenience
- Session dates: coming soon
Cost & Support
Program fee honors the time and expertise of facilitators, coaches, and community experts and covers meals and materials:
- $2,500 employer‑sponsored
- $1,000 self‑funded (sliding scale available)
Scholarships are available upon request.
Application Timeline
- Applications open: October 2026
- Applications close: December, 31 2026
- Interviews: Through February 2027
- Selection & notification: March 2027
- Program begins: April 2027
Testimonials
“Being a Fellow created a safe yet challenging space to reflect, learn real tools, and grow as an ally.”
“We unpacked supremacy and also found ways to support one another in upending harmful systems.”
Race Equity Fellowship FAQs
No. Prior SNS training is welcome but not required.
No specific professional or training experience is required, however applicants should have an understanding of race equity principles and be able to demonstrate an active commitment in their lives through professional or other contexts.
Yes. Monthly sessions are in person in Old Town Alexandria.
No. The Fellowship is designed to include individuals with a shared justice focus, but at different ages and stages of their career to support a diversity in experiences that strengthens the group. SNS expects to engage individuals ranging from early career, to executive, to retired status.
Plan for one full weekday session per month plus time for coaching and reflective work.
Yes. Your fee helps cover meals, materials, coaches, and speaker honoraria.
We encourage employer sponsorship, and can discuss support on a case‑by‑case basis.
Please note them on the application or email us. We will work together to support your participation.