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Our Mission Empower. We aim to give scientists of color the tools to become innovators in the cognitive sciences. Our Mission The goal of the SPARK Society is to create networks and promote the professional development of historically excluded scholars of African AmericanBlack Latinaoe American and Native American heritage in Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Science. We achieve this goal by Providing opportunities and information for historically excluded undergraduates Providing recruitment and retention support for historically excluded scholars Providing mentorship support across all ranks and Educating the broader community about recruitment and retention of historically excluded scholars.