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About Us
Who We Are.
The Kindred Collective is more than a program — it’s a purpose.
We are a Detroit-rooted, Black woman-led organization committed to preparing the next generation of changemakers by equipping them with the strategy, structure, and stage to turn their dreams into legacy.
At the heart of our work is a commitment to Black youth and their families—especially those who have been underestimated, under-supported, and under-exposed to the fullness of what’s possible.
We do not exist to fix our kids.
We exist to fight the systems that forgot them—and to build something better.
We’re creating a new model—one that uplifts college access, life readiness, and cultural pride through a proudly Black, deeply intentional lens. Whether through our 40 in 4™ Fellowship, our standalone HBCU tours, or the soul work we call “adult in training,” everything we do is built around a simple truth:
When Black youth are seen, invested in, and given the tools to lead, they become unstoppable.
Mic. Mirror. Map Philosophy
We believe our young people need:
A mirror to see themselves clearly
A mic to speak and lead with courage
A map to get where they’re trying to go
The Kindred Collective delivers all three—while guiding students in uncovering who they are and who they’re becoming. We offer real-world learning, cultural pride, and transformative community so our students don’t just survive. They lead.
Mission. Vision. Values. Principles.
Our Mission
Our Guiding Principles
Our Mission
To radically prepare Black youth for college, leadership, and life through culturally-rooted programming, immersive HBCU exposure, and real-world readiness experiences that spark legacy and self-determination.
Our Vision
Our Guiding Principles
Our Mission
A world where Black students are equipped not just to succeed, but to shape their futures, their communities, and the systems around them.
Our Values
Our Guiding Principles
Our Guiding Principles
- Culture as Compass
- Excellence Without Exception
- Lead with Legacy
- Radical Belonging
- Real-World Readiness
- Community Over Competition
- Faith Over Fear
- Joy as Strategy
Our Guiding Principles
Our Guiding Principles
Our Guiding Principles
The Nguzo Saba
These principles are not seasonal to us — they are year-round anchors that live inside our work:
- Umoja (Unity): We move as a unit.
- Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): We name ourselves. We define ourselves.
- Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility): We build and lift together.
- Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): We create and sustain
The Nguzo Saba
These principles are not seasonal to us — they are year-round anchors that live inside our work:
- Umoja (Unity): We move as a unit.
- Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): We name ourselves. We define ourselves.
- Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility): We build and lift together.
- Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): We create and sustain what we need.
- Nia (Purpose): Everything we do has deep intention.
- Kuumba (Creativity): We innovate with culture and care.
- Imani (Faith): We believe in ourselves and in our people.
The Kindred Collective lives Nguzo Saba — not just in language, but in leadership, structure, action, and soul.