Explore Nikole's commitment to building institutions and platforms that champion journalism, education, and democracy, with a dedicated focus on empowering and uplifting Black communities.


Supports and trains investigative reporters and editors of color, diversifying the field and upholding a legacy of fearless truth-telling.

Trains aspiring journalists in investigative skills, focusing on covering crises facing democracy and advancing journalism that serves democratic aims.

A free afterschool literacy program in Waterloo, Iowa, inspired by Civil Rights-era Freedom Schools to empower young students.