Dear BIG Members and Supporters:

Due to widespread cuts in government training funding across all agencies, Blacks In Government (BIG) has made the difficult yet fiscally responsible decision to cancel the 2025 National Training Institute (NTI).

Despite this change, the National Board of Directors and the National Executive Committee will convene during this time to strategize and plan a positive way forward for our great organization.

While the NTI will not take place as originally planned, BIG will still host abbreviated events at the New Orleans Hilton Riverside Hotel in August, including:

• Virtual National Delegates Assembly
• FLAG and Youth Competition Programs
• DYLA Graduation
• Abbreviated Awards Ceremonies

We understand this news may be disappointing, but as your President, I see this as an opportunity. It is an opportunity to revisit, remarket, rebrand, and review how we conduct business as an organization with the goal of becoming less reliant on government funds and other outside resources.

I assure you that we will emerge stronger and more resilient. Thank you for your continued dedication and support.