About Us
Securing the path to mental and physical wellness for Black boys.
On a mission to create safe spaces for Black boys to run freely, the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation was founded by Wanda Cooper-Jones in 2020 to honor her son’s legacy.
Ahmaud’s life exemplified how physical fitness can contribute to mental wellness. His passion for running was evident to those who knew him closely, and they observed the positive impact it had on his overall well-being. Ahmaud’s story highlights the need for safe and accessible avenues for individuals like him to nurture both their physical and mental health. And our pledge is to make this a reality for Black boys, just like Ahmaud.
Turning a moment of hate into a movement of love.
A mother, advocate, and business professional, Wanda Cooper Jones founded The Ahmaud Arbery Foundation to advance a movement of love, empathy, and equality in her son’s honor.
Her activism has led to the passing of Georgia’s hate crime legislation in 2020 and the repeal of Georgia’s citizen’s arrest law in 2021. By spreading her anti-hate message around the world, Cooper Jones serves as an inspiration of what is possible – even when it is hard.
Sparking change through Ahmaud’s legacy.
Our Board of Directors include committed community members, activists, and proponents of anti-hate. We are driven by the beliefs and values that align us.
Tammie Holmes
Nekia Austin
Shannon Bryant
Tommy Pearce
Samimah Aziz
Kirk Brown
Birgit Burton
Danny Shoy
Our Beliefs
- All Black boys are deserving of mental and physical wellness.
- Black boys impacted by challenges and adversity can enter the path towards mental wellness.
- Educating Black boys about mental wellness is a way to support their evolution and personal growth.
- The Ahmaud Arbery Foundation will be a safe place for healing and movement towards mental wellness for Black boys.
Our Values
- We believe the path to mental wellness is ongoing.
- We strive for humility, respect, and compassion in our work.
- We operate with integrity and honesty.
- We will steward resources to support Black boys on their journey towards mental wellness.
- We will honor Ahmaud’s memory by supporting the mental wellness of Black boys.
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