<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The ABLE Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advancing Black Leadership through Education]]></description><link>https://www.ablethefoundation.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:54:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ablethefoundation.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the P.I.L.L.A.R. Cohort: How ABLE Is Building a Leadership Pipeline for Black College Students]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New Model for Leadership Development At The ABLE Foundation, we believe that the next generation of Black leaders is not waiting for permission. They are already here, already engaged, and already making an impact. What they need is access: access to mentors, access to real-world experience, and access to a community that believes in their potential. That is exactly what the P.I.L.L.A.R. Cohort was designed to provide. The P.I.L.L.A.R. 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The ABLE Legacy Gala is more than a fundraiser. It is a declaration of what is possible when a community comes together to recognize...]]></description><link>https://www.ablethefoundation.org/post/introducing-the-able-legacy-gala-honoring-black-excellence-across-five-pillars</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bab849b02ac4a8c85a810c</guid><category><![CDATA[Foundation Updates]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:35:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Andra Howard</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Expect at The ABLE Foundation's 4-Week Business Accelerator Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building the Next Generation of Black Business Leaders The ABLE Foundation is proud to launch its inaugural Business Accelerator Series, a free 4-week intensive program designed to equip aspiring and early-stage Black entrepreneurs in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to build sustainable businesses. 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