PITTSFIELD — The Blackshires Leadership Accelerator celebrated the graduation of its third cohort on June 26, honoring 14 fellows who spent 15 weeks building leadership skills and launching community-driven projects across Berkshire County.
Led by the Blackshires Community Empowerment Foundation, the program focuses on equity, healing, and empowerment, providing mentorship, workshops, and tools to create real-world impact. Each graduate received a $2,000 completion grant to support initiatives spanning housing, arts, wellness, youth development, and cultural preservation.