Like all immigrant populations, Black immigrants' contributions to science, art, food, sports and more are part of the history and development of the United States.

Under ESS10, the IRC has developed a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP). The SEP summarizes the outcomes of 20 national and international stakeholder consultations conducted between October 2023 and March 2024. These consultations confirmed that the proposed budget activities align with Lebanon's existing needs and priorities, thereby affirming the project's relevance.