Founded in 2019, Black Girl 44 is funded by Dyer and other Black women who served during the Obama administration. Finances should not be a reason why Black students cannot pursue internships. But, unfortunately, in politics and public service, a lot of internships are unpaid or really low paid.
. But Dyer was clear about the importance of giving Black women a seat at the table in local and national politics.
In the two years since founding Black Girl 44, Dyer has worked to expand the reach and impact of the scholarship. In 2021, the number of donors grew from 53 to 105, and there are ten recipients instead of six. The recipients are also from all across the country instead of only the Washington, D.C. area.
But while some of the logistics have changed, Dyer is determined to stay true to the mission that inspired Black Girl 44. The scholarship still serves any Black woman candidate of any age who is completing undergraduate studies and has secured a summer internship in politics. Dyer also continues to tap her network to find and share entry-level opportunities in politics and public service with ethical companies that pay a living wage.
“Anybody who has the will to say, ‘I want to learn more about this or go into this field,’ we try our best to support them how we can,” Dyer said.
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