Back in May, we hit a huge milestone—ColorStack’s fifth birthday, known fondly as The Quinny! Traditionally, a five-year anniversary is called a quinquennium—but let’s be honest, that’s a mouthful. So, we made it our own. Our Quinny was a celebration of what we’ve accomplished so far and how much further we’re ready to imagine and expand the work.

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We marked the occasion on a gorgeous NYC rooftop, surrounded by friends, partners, and supporters. Huge thanks to AI4ALL, Bloomberg, and CodeSignal for helping us bring the celebration to life. It was a night full of joy, laughter, and powerful reflections on the community we’ve built together.

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If you couldn’t be there, don’t worry—we’ve got a recap video you won’t want to miss. 

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And the celebration didn’t stop at the party. Thanks to your support, we surpassed our $50,000 fundraising goal, raising over $104,500 toward our mission. Reaching five years—especially as a Black-led nonprofit—is a big deal, and it’s only possible because of this community showing up again and again.

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ColorStack has always been about community, confidence, and creating space for Black and Brown students to thrive. Thank you for standing with us and for your continued support.

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