Our Mission

Empower Her Rise, Inc. exists to empower women of color from underserved and underrepresented communities by providing mentorship, leadership development, and community-centered programs that create pathways to success in law, leadership, and higher education.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to close opportunity gaps and increase representation by creating access to resources, mentorship, and networks that women of color need to thrive. Through intentional programming and community engagement.

Celebrating one of our mentorship matches during our 2025 Cohort. ⚖️

Representation Matters: The Power of Purposeful Mentorship. We proudly highlight Jordan, a Criminal Justice major at North Carolina A&T, and Tobi, a J.D. candidate at Howard University School of Law.
Our Change Maker: Amaya Banks – Founder & Executive Director

Introducing the visionary behind Empower Her Rise, Inc—Amaya Banks. - First Generation. Her journey marks the start of a movement grounded in community, action, and empowerment.
National Mentorship Month is a reminder of the power of guidance, access, and representation.

At Empower Her Rise, mentorship is the foundation of our work. Connecting women of color with the support, resources, and community they need to pursue higher education, law, and leadership. Together, we are building a future where no woman has to rise alone.

I am truly excited about my experience in the 2025 mentorship cohort. My mentor provided exceptional guidance throughout the law school application process, and their support was invaluable. With their encouragement, I confidently pursued my dreams and am proud to announce my acceptance to law school. This mentorship has been a transformative journey, and I deeply appreciate my mentor's belief in my potential. — Yasmine. J

Become A Mentor
Being a part of this community has been a game-changer for me.
The connections I've made at events like Empowerment Brunch have opened doors I never expected. Everyone is so supportive and encouraging creating an atmosphere where we can all thrive together. I genuinely feel like I belong, and I'm excited to continue growing alongside community! — Samara. Y

Become a Member
Volunteering with EHR has proven to be a profoundly rewarding experience in my professional journey. I have the honor of guiding young women of color through the law school application process, assisting them with statements and preparation. It is gratifying to contribute to growth as they take the initial steps toward a career in law.
Celebrating their achievements such as law school acceptances, is genuinely fulfilling —Lisa J, ESQ

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