In 2016, an estimated 2.3 million people filled the prison cells in America. This country’s carceral system is the largest in the world and continues to grow despite calls for reform by politicians and activists alike. In America, there is no criminal justice system; we live in a country that requires an inhumane and unethical[…]
CommunityBuild Ventures Case Study: Thrive Design Event Planning
By ALLISON TODD Strategy Aug 18, 2020
Thrive Design Event Planning SCOPE OF WORK: Thousand Currents sought to bring their donor community together for a three-day learning and strategy setting experience. This request was for 24 members which included the organization’s leadership. The overall purpose of this convening was for members to commune, learn together and commit to new philanthropy strategies. The[…]
No doubt COVID-19 has caused many business owners undue stress. As such, I’ve focused on healing and emotional self care. Get Out of The Fire has helped me as a business owner. However, I believe it’s helpful to all. Get Out of The Fire (GOTF) is a digital learning experience. The training includes practical solutions and[…]
Racial Equity Community of Practice: Philanthropy Together
Image By ALLISON TODD Community Engagement, Racial Equity Aug 04, 2020
Philanthropy Together is a new national initiative to scale and strengthen the collective giving movement. They seek to democratize and diversify philanthropy through the power of giving circles! On July 30, 2020, Philanthropy Together held their first Racial Equity Community of Practice webinar. This is the first of a 6-month commitment that more than 75 giving[…]
On the Purpose of the Black University Student
By Imani Bryant Culture Transformation, Racial Equity Aug 03, 2020
Since the first enslaved Africans arrived on the shores of Virginia, we have been shedding our blood in the pursuit of freedom. For 400 years, our ancestors and elders fought for our humanity, rights, and dignity. They fought for our freedom. Now it’s our turn. We have inherited this legacy of struggle, and it is[…]
From the Desk of Natasha A. Harrison
Quote By Natasha Harrison Emotional self care Jul 10, 2020
Ayodele Harrison, Senior Partner of Education and Director of BMEsTalk for CommunityBuild Ventures, penned an article. In a recent article posted by the Associated Press (AP), twenty-three (23) Univ of Clemson football players have tested positive for coronavirus since returning to campus in June. USA Today reports that a total of 96 student-athletes, mainly football players have been tested as[…]
Stolen. Commandeered. Co-Opted. A Call for Black Spirit Warriors to Reclaim and #ReleaseTheMedicine of Liberatory Ancestral Healing
By Neith Sankofa , Project Trainer and Coach Culture Transformation, Emotional self care, Racial Equity Jun 22, 2020
An INVOCATION. In the tradition of the Liberatory Elite of our ancestors, the world is waiting for US to announce who we are, what we deserve, and how deliciously we want to receive and BE received. We make our own space by way of our presence. We answer with an embodied sacred yes to that[…]
Don’t let the stress of today take you out! CommunityBuild Ventures wants to be a part of the solution! Happy Juneteenth! Get FREE Access to our online learning series, Get Out of The FIRE. This series is designed to inform and provide solutions to everyday people facing daily stressors that lead to burnout – feeling[…]
From the Desk of Natasha A. Harrison
Video By Natasha Harrison Culture Transformation Jun 19, 2020
What are your reflections regarding the current climate in our country? Natasha A. Harrison, President and CEO of CommunityBuild Ventures, shares her reflection on this moment after the lynchings of #BreonnaTaylor, #GeorgeFloyd, and #RayshardBrooks. Press play and listen. Then share your reflections. At this moment, what are you feeling? How are you working through this[…]