Ayodele Harrison, Senior Partner of Education and Director of BMEsTalk for CommunityBuild Ventures, penned an article. According to the Changing the Odds report released in 2019 by The Annie E Casey Foundation, African Americans and whites together represent nearly 90 percent of the city’s total population – 52% African American and 37% white. Let these numbers sink in[…]
Ayodele Harrison, Senior Partner of Education and Director of BMEsTalk for CommunityBuild Ventures, penned an article. “I’m spying.” Two words typed in the chat box of a Black male educator virtual affinity space. Why would a Black male educator tell other black males that he was spying? That’s just it. What if a non Black[…]
6 Steps for Creating Authentic Conversations That Center Race
By Natasha Harrison Racial Equity Jun 17, 2020
Co-Authored by Neith Sankofa Since the tragic lynchings of Ahmaud Arberry, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and, most recently in Atlanta, Rayshard Brooks, there has been a heightened awareness of racism and white supremacy, and its impact on the well-being of Black, Indigenous and other People of Color. As a consistent voice for racial equity and[…]
Interrupt the Cycle
By Natasha Harrison Emotional self care May 30, 2020
Can you name the first three steps to beating emotionally challenging situations? Get Out of the Fire (GOTF) is an online learning series designed to inform and provide solutions to everyday people facing daily stressors that lead to burnout – feeling overwhelmed, overworked and over it. Listen as Ayodele and Natasha Harrison share scientific research[…]
On March 16th, I flew home from DC. The weekend proceeding this flight was filled with uncertainty. I was forced to pack up my entire life at Howard, say goodbye to my friends and girlfriend, and leave the city without any knowledge of when I would return. Many of my friends were not so fortunate.[…]
A Letter From President & CEO: Natasha Harrison
By Natasha Harrison COVID-19 Apr 23, 2020
“What’s happening is black folks are getting infected more because they are exposed more, and once infected they’re dying more because they have their bodies — our bodies — have born the burden of chronic disinvestment (and) active neglect of the community, she said. “When I look at it is because of structural racism, which[…]
Day 4: What I Am Learning from COVID-19 by Natasha Harrison
Video By Natasha Harrison COVID-19 Apr 15, 2020
Day 4: What I Am Learning from COVID-19 by Natasha Harrison Join Natasha Harrison, President & CEO of CommunityBuild Ventures, every day at 8am LIVE! No need to register. Did you hop on to Facebook and join? If not, catch the replay here. You do NOT want to miss this. A key takeaway from her[…]
Day 3: What I Am Learning from COVID-19 by Natasha Harrison
Video By Natasha Harrison COVID-19 Apr 09, 2020
Day 3: What I Am Learning from COVID-19 by Natasha Harrison Join Natasha Harrison, President & CEO of CommunityBuild Ventures, every day at 8am LIVE! Today, she has a special guest. Tune in and meet Ayodele Harrison, Senior Partner of CommunityBuild Ventures and Director of BMEsTalk. No need to register. Just join us at 8am[…]
Day 2: What I Am Learning from COVID-19 by Natasha Harrison
Video By Natasha Harrison COVID-19 Apr 08, 2020
Day 2: What I Am Learning from COVID-19 by Natasha Harrison Join Natasha Harrison, President & CEO of CommunityBuild Ventures, every day at 8am LIVE! No need to register. Did you hop on to Facebook and join? If not, catch the replay here. You do NOT want to miss this. A key takeaway from her[…]
Navigating COVID-19 Resources
By Natasha Harrison COVID-19 Apr 08, 2020
Navigating COVID-19 Resources by Natasha Harrison I am encouraged by the number of efforts to support individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses. However, because of our capitalist normatives which does not reward cooperation and interdependence, organizations are putting out various lists of resources and failing to coordinate information. Everyone is trying to be THE clearinghouse. For[…]