Hello ReMix Community,

We’re grateful to be building this community of changemakers with you!

Black History Is Not Optional. Equity Is Not Extra.

Across the country, funding cuts to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and reductions in school support programs are disproportionately impacting Black students and other historically marginalized communities. When resources are removed, opportunity gaps widen. Access to mentorship, academic enrichment, and career exposure in STEM does not shrink evenly. It shrinks where it is already fragile. ReMix Science & Care exists because we understand that talent is universal, but access is not.

Black History Month began as Negro History Week in 1926, founded by Carter G. Woodson. This year marks 100 years since the founding of what would become Black History Month. A century later, the fight for equitable access to education and opportunity remains unfinished. Celebrating history without protecting the future is not enough.

That is why honoring Black excellence in STEM is not simply about recognition, it is about responsibility.

As we close out Black History Month, we want to highlight a few Black STEM pioneers whose work fundamentally shaped modern science and medicine:

🔬 Dr. Marie Maynard Daly

First Black woman in the U.S. to earn a PhD in chemistry, whose research helped establish the link between cholesterol and heart disease.

🫀 Dr. Charles Drew

Pioneered large-scale blood banking and plasma preservation, transforming trauma and emergency medicine.

🚀 Dr. Aprille Ericsson

Aerospace engineer and one of the first Black women to earn a PhD in engineering from NASA-related programs, advancing spacecraft technology.

Black innovation has shaped modern science in ways that are foundational, not peripheral.

At ReMix Science & Care, we are committed to amplifying impact through tangible support. Microgrants, mentorship, and community engagement are not symbolic gestures. They are structural interventions.

What We’ve Been Up To

This month, Founder and Executive Director Skye Clayton volunteered alongside fellow students from Charles R. Drew University at the 5th Annual African Cultural & Community Well-Being Summit. ReMix Science & Care places deep importance on community engagement, and serving at events like this reflects our belief that impact starts locally.

Senait Admassu, President of the African Communities Public Health Coalition, shared:

“Your school volunteers’ professionalism, discipline, and dedicated service are beyond words. They honestly brought strength, structure, and grace to the summit, helping make it not only powerful but exceptionally well organized. Your team fit seamlessly with the rest of our group, elevating the entire experience.”

We are proud to show up in spaces that honor culture, health equity, and collective well-being.

Our Wins

This month, we officially launched our updated ReMix Science & Care website. The new site reflects our growth, our mission, and the clarity of where we’re headed. It offers a more streamlined experience, clearer information about our microgrants and mentorship programs, and an easier way for our community to get involved. This update is more than a redesign, it’s a step forward in building sustainable, accessible impact! Check it out at remixscienceandcare.org!

Donor Appreciation

We want to take a moment to recognize those who have already shown up for ReMix.

Our very first supporter:
Pamela M.

Supporters thus far:
Pamela M.
Skye C.
Faith C.
Mary W.
Jeffrey S.
Shannon M.
Payton D.
Lori B.

Your generosity, whether financial, emotional, or through encouragement, is deeply appreciated. Thank you for believing in this work at its earliest stage.

What’s Next

In the months ahead, you can expect updates on:

• Progress toward launching our microgrant programs

• Educational tools and resources for students

• Community partnerships and outreach efforts

• Ways to get involved beyond financial giving

This newsletter will be sent on the last day of each month, and we hope it becomes a space for transparency, encouragement, and shared momentum.

Thank you for being here and for supporting ReMix Science & Care from the very beginning. We’re honored to have you on this journey with us.

P.S. A special treat for our newsletter subscribers 👀
The first 5 people to DM us on Instagram will receive up to two free tickets to the Pittsburgh Pirates game on April 17, 2026, where ReMix Science & Care will be the Nonprofit of the Game ⚾✨

To enter, send us a DM (@remixscienceandcare) answering this question:
What barrier in STEM do you care most about addressing?

We can’t wait to read your responses!