To round out the end of Pride month, I want to talk about using inclusive language in everyday life. Language is a reflection of culture, and if we are determined to transform culture, it is imperative that we are intentional about how we speak. That is why this blog is dedicated to LGBTQ+ inclusive language.[…]
Do Then Learn Approach Does Not Work
By Natasha Harrison advocacy, Community Engagement, Racial Equity Jun 22, 2021
CBV has continually observed organizational approaches in racial equity from a “do then learn” framework. This approach often furthers the tenants of white supremacy because it does not reckon with the reality of inequity to create a process to reconcile. We believe that the eradication of diabolical inequities must be rooted in deep analysis and[…]
Advocacy Versus Allyship
By Imani Bryant advocacy, Community Engagement, Culture Transformation, Gender Justice Jun 22, 2021
In my last blog, I discussed the history of Pride and and how the movement spawned by the Stonewall Riots has led to over 50 years of queer resistance.This resistance has been fueled by Black and Indigenous queer People of Color who have refused to let their voices be silenced. However, the burden of LGBTQ+[…]
centering on a cultural norm of self-care and community care A culture of self-care and community care is when people care about each other’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being and support time boundaries. The culture is considerate of time zone difficulties, parental needs, personal health issues, etc. Work plans include 20% of unscheduled time[…]
Creating Social Change With Community Led Grant-Making
By The Team Community Engagement, Culture Transformation Jun 11, 2021
Creating Social Change With Community Led Grant-Making Centers community members that are the most marginalized Foundations’ ways of shifting power and decision-making toward the communities they intend to serve after realizing that the people closest to the work have the most expertise to solve problems and develop innovative responses What is Community Led Grant-Making? Community[…]
CommunityBuild Ventures is a solution-focused firm of dreamers, believers, and doers. They believe that education is the first stop in moving towards racial equity. They believe that justice is the natural product of anti-racist leaders and their communities. They believe, fundamentally, that racism is only as strong as its roots–and these roots can always be[…]
A History of Pride By: Imani Bryant
By Imani Bryant advocacy, Culture Transformation, Gender Justice Jun 06, 2021
June is internationally known as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. During this month, LGBTQ+ people celebrate and remember the strong history of queer resistance. Pride Month has taken many forms since its inception. Today, Pride is parades, proms, brunches, marches, or protests. But, it began as an anti-police riot. This month, I will be releasing a series[…]
From the CBV Cooperative: Dr. Chantrise Holliman
By The Team advocacy, Brave Space, Video Blog May 26, 2021
Each month a member of the CommunityBuild Ventures Cooperatives shares their experience and perspective. Press play and listen as Dr. Chantrise describes her experience with Brave Space Building. To learn more about Brave Space Building and the CBV Cooperative, visit CommunityBuildVentures.com
When I moved into my dorm freshman year, my building sat on the 4th and Bryant Streets corner. I remember my mother taking a picture of the sign. She had a tear in her eyes. I was her first child, that she would move into college. My dad and my sister were more concerned with[…]
From the Desk of the President and CEO
By Natasha Harrison advocacy, Community Engagement, Justice, Racial Bias, Racial Equity May 18, 2021
Here’s Why You Can’t Recruit or Retain Black People and What You Can Begin to Do About It “..institutions commonly and unconsciously assume POC [People of Color] who are invited into the institution should not only be grateful but should also want to be like the white people who invited them.” -Ruth King, Mindful of[…]