Noir Culture's Programming
Noir Culture offers hands-on programs designed to empower young people through mentorship, entrepreneurship, and creative development. Each program pairs students with mentors of color across industries like business, STEM, arts, fashion, sports, politics, and healthcare; giving them real exposure to career paths while building leadership and business skills through workshops, creative labs, and one-on-one guidance.
Listed below are all the current programs that are active through the organization.

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Noir's Pitch Room
Noir's Pitch Room is a free, virtual mentorship program for Boston teen entrepreneurs, ages 13 to 18, running October to June. Students start with sessions with Nia Simpson, CEO of Noir, to solidify their business idea, then get matched into a directory of entrepreneurs and professionals of color, for ongoing drop-in sessions built around their schedule.
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Dressed to Lead Field Trip
Dressed to Lead is a Noir Culture Confidence Day at Dress for Success Boston for teen girls of color ages 13–18 in Boston. Girls build confidence, learn professionalism and personal presentation, and see how it connects to school & interviews. The day ends with a boutique visit where each girl picks free pieces for her closet. Space is limited to 25 Boston residents.
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Girls Who Build Workshop Day
Girls Who Build is a free half-day workshop held once a year at the end of July, brought to you by Noir Culture, designed to introduce girls of color ages 13–15 from around the Boston areas (Dorchester, Roxbury, Hyde Park, Etc.) to the wide world of women-led entrepreneurs from across Massachusetts.
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Noir Culture's Pilot Program
Noir Culture's first pilot program (Aug–Oct 2027, free for ages 13–15) pairs students with mentors of color across fields like business, STEM, arts, and more for weekly sessions and ongoing guidance. Over 13 weeks, students build their own business ideas through workshops and creative labs, learning to identify problems, craft solutions, and pitch their brand.
Girls Who Build Recap Video
Friday, July 31st 2026
Partner With Us
Reach out to us for inquiries about partnerships or collaborations. We're excited to hear your ideas and explore how we can work together to create meaningful opportunities for young people. We welcome partnerships in areas such as:
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Funding & Sponsorship – organizations or individuals looking to support our programs
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Community & Nonprofit Collaborations – organizations aligned with youth development, entrepreneurship, or education
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Corporate Partnerships & Collaborations – businesses interested in supporting youth entrepreneurship initiatives
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In-Kind Donations – businesses offering materials, space, or resources to support our programs
If you have an idea that doesn't fit neatly into these categories, we'd still love to hear from you — reach out and let's talk!
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