Land is sacred. Our ancestors and Black residents deserve the right to heal. The Weelaunee Forest must be preserved to protect the entire state-the land and people. #ubuntu What is done there will be the answer to, “How are the...
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How Mindfulness Helps Me Work for Inclusion By Anthony Lobban
It’s Black History Month, and we all can be proud of the many unique contributions to the fabric of our nation made by African Americans. Our history of struggles and triumphs, suffering and resilience is at the core of American...
How do we make schools a spiritual recharging station for our Black children who face spirit murder in and out of schools? – Khalil Pettway
The conversations that tend to take place about student safety tend to always center their physical safety; the things that we can see. There are a number of schools who work with social workers if they see students coming to...
Experience Working in Racial Equity and CommunityBuild Ventures by Antonio Sneed
I started working at CommunityBuild Ventures (CBV) back in August of 2021 as the Operations Manager. I did not know what to expect, however I was excited to be apart of a black firm. After doing my initial research about...
Community Agreements
When people gather together, in large or small numbers, they create a community. That community begets relationships, culture, and society--no matter how long or how short of a time they have together. However, whenever a group of individuals get together, tensions are likely to rise. The best way to avoid any tension derailing the longevity of a community is by creating community agreements that foster respectful conversation, debates, and relationships. Read on to learn how to create your own personal community agreements.
When the Blacks Get Together, ALL Students Benefit
“This is a space and place where you can be yourself and stretch your soul” These words were shared by JT Hall, an Black male assistant principal in Philly, during a BMEsTalk virtual happy hour for Black men in education....
