The THRIVE Thomasville Heights initiative was created in an effort to give members of Thomasville Heights access to financial resources to address community concerns. On Thursday, November 21st the participants celebrated the completion of the program. Take a look at what community impact looks like in the image gallery below. CommunityBuild Ventures designs and implements[…]
THRIVE Thomasville Heights: The Celebration
By ALLISON TODD Community Engagement, Culture Transformation, Emotional self care, Racial Equity, self care Dec 03, 2019
5 Strategic Planning Best Practices
By Sheronde Glover, Project Consultant Community Engagement, Culture Transformation, Strategy Nov 04, 2019
For many, planning, particularly strategic planning feels overwhelming and intimidating. The truth is strategic planning doesn’t have to be arduous or difficult, challenging or all-consuming. But it does need to be done right so I thought I’d share a few best practices I’ve compiled to help you feel comfortable and ready to conduct effective strategic[…]
Why HBCUs are Still Important: the Student Perspective
By Imani Bryant advocacy, Community Engagement, Culture Transformation Oct 28, 2019
In 1837, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania was founded as the first institution of higher education for African-Americans with the purpose of equipping and empowering students of diverse backgrounds to be visionary leaders in their chosen fields. Nearly 200 years later, there are over 100 HBCUs scattered across the South and Midwest, but over 50 years[…]
Troubling Truths: Black Women in the Workplace
By ALLISON TODD Emotional self care, gender, self care Oct 28, 2019
The troubling truths about black women in the workplace is a topic one can not ignore. After speaking to about 100 black women, I learned there were some alarming consistencies. I wanted to shine a light on what I learned. My hope is that we, can grow, together. The goal is to have the culture[…]
Getting the Most Out of Self-Care: Planning with Conscious Intention
By Neith Sankofa , Project Trainer and Coach Culture Transformation, Emotional self care, self care Oct 22, 2019
When you hear the term “self-care” what images come to mind? Most often I hear responses along the lines of a bubble bath, uninterrupted time to binge watch a favorite show, getting nails done, or an afternoon nap. Yes, these can all be forms of self-care however to get the most benefit from any self-care[…]
It’s a Family Affair
By Imani Bryant Community Engagement, Culture Transformation, Racial Equity Oct 14, 2019
With the leaves changing and the hot weather breaking, homecoming season is finally here. For college students, faculty, staff, and alumni across the country, this is a time of celebration and pride in one’s alma mater. However, for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), homecoming isn’t just a time to watch the football team beat[…]
CommunityBuild Ventures In the Community: THRIVE Thomasville Heights
By Ben Fullstack Community Engagement, Culture Transformation, Racial Equity Oct 10, 2019
The CommunityBuild Ventures Team is excited to be celebrated by the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta. Check Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s blog here. The THRIVE Thomasville Heights is an example of what community development can look like. It is an example of what happens when philanthropy allows community leaders to determine what their community[…]
Why We March
By Imani Bryant Culture Transformation, gender, Gender Justice, Racial Bias, Racial Equity, Uncategorized Oct 07, 2019
On Saturday, September 28th at 9 in the morning, hundreds gathered at the Freedom Plaza for the National Trans Visibility March. This march was the result of years of preparation and organization, and it’s importance couldn’t be more timely. A Black trans teen girl, Bailey Reeves, was fatally shot in Maryland at the beginning of[…]
A Call for Gender Justice
By Imani Bryant advocacy, Culture Transformation, gender, Gender Justice, Racial Bias Sep 12, 2019
Since 2003, The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) has been the premier civil rights organization for the the Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and same gender loving (LGBTQ/SGL) community. It is an organization dedicated to empowerment, advocacy, and the advancement of the LGBTQ/SGL community. Their commitment to the community is why I was elated[…]
Summer of Learning by Imani Bryant
By Imani Bryant Culture Transformation, Uncategorized Aug 22, 2019
A few months ago, on the eve of my twentieth birthday, I set goals for myself. These goals – ranging from becoming fluent in Spanish to gaining my PhD before I turn 30 – will be my guiding principles for the next decade of my life. In only a few short weeks, I will begin[…]