About the Unum Fellows Program

During E Pluribus Unum’s foundational research journey in 2018, we found that people placed a greater deal of hope in their local political leadership and better embraced the concept of racial equity when local leadership actively sought to advance it. Through UNUM Fellows, a signature program of E Pluribus Unum, leaders will gain or expand upon their understanding of how to address racial and economic equity within their communities. Each UNUM Fellow will learn from nationally-recognized experts, consult with peers across the South, and design and implement an equity-based project that will create sustainable, meaningful change in their communties.

If you’re interested in applying for Cohort VI of the Unum Fellowship click the Apply Button below!

While success will look different in each community, Fellows will leave the program equipped to:

  • Foster meaningful participation among key community partners and leaders to drive the advancement of equity goals and projects.
  • Advance initiatives—beginning with their Fellowship project—that address racial and economic disparities in communities.
  • Cultivate long-term visions for equity within their communities that outlive any single term or administration.
  • Talk about racial and economic equity in ways that advance discourse, with a common language and understanding.
  • Act with urgency with the support of a strong peer network and community.

Cohort VI: Local Elected Cohort

Class of 2025

Cohort V: Youth Fellows

Class of 2024

Cohort IV: Environmental Fellows

Class of 2023

Cohort III: Youth Fellows

Class of 2022

Cohort II: State Legislators

Class of 2021

Cohort I: Elected Officials

Class of 2020