CommuntiyBuild Ventures proclaims 2021 as #BlackBold. We pursue the creativity, boldness, and resilience of our ancestors to advance toward liberation. The resilience of our ancestors is rooted in centering self-care and healing. As we are all reeling from a year of tremendous human loss and acknowledgment and amplification of white supremacy, #BlackBold must include acknowledging[…]
#BlackBold is Acknowledging Grief
By The Team advocacy, black youth, Community Engagement, Culture Transformation Mar 18, 2021
Grieve, Even if it Looks Weird
By The Team Community Engagement, Culture Transformation, self care Mar 16, 2021
Grieve, Even if it Looks Weird By Imani Bryant In August of 2018, my paternal grandmother, Mary Alice, passed away. She was my only living grandmother and lived with my parents, sister, and me for years. She used to have “special nights” with my sister and I, where we would watch old Western movies and[…]
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Natasha’s Reaction To Touchy- Feely
By The Team advocacy, Emotional self care, Gender Justice Mar 13, 2021
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Here I am, just lil ole me So happy to be me Lovin me Lovin Black me! Rising with the sun simply to hug me to sit with me to move me to connect to me to speak LOVE over me Love lives here… In both the depths and in the shallow water of this[…]
I want to live in a world where black people are . . . celebrated, allowed to be their authentic self, trusted and loved. This was the opening activity for the Building Pro-Black Institutions & Movements training. This training was amazing and exactly what I needed. I am new to my Executive Director role with[…]
If You’re Surprised, You Haven’t Been Paying Attention
By Imani Bryant advocacy, black youth Feb 09, 2021
On January 6th, thousands of Trump supporters descended on the National Mall and Capitol Building in a final attempt to overturn the results of one of the most secure and widely participated in elections in American history. This came only one day after the election of two democratic Senators from the state of Georgia. This[…]
Retaining Black Male Educators: Belonging, mentorship, and opportunities to lead
By Ayodele Harrison Black Male Educators, black youth, education, Emotional self care Feb 02, 2021
“A lot of schools want Black Male Educators, but they don’t want to deal with what comes with a Black Male Educator,” said @teachman91 on Instagram on January 5, 2021. After sending this video to a few fellow Black Male Educators (BMEs), they shared how this video resonated with them. Ahmad, a K-5 teacher[...]
BMEsTALK: A Space and Place to Stretch Your Soul
By Ayodele Harrison Black Male Educators, Community Engagement, DEI, education, Racial Equity, self care Jan 25, 2021
BMESTalk is “a space and place to stretch your soul.” These words were spoken by J. Tristan Hall, a Black male Assistant Principal based in Philadelphia, during a BMESTalk Happy Hour last December. J. Tristan’s comments are an indicator that BMEsTalk is living up to its vision statement – to inspire Black Male Educators to[…]
Gratitude for Community-led Grantmaking
By Natasha Harrison advocacy, Community Engagement, Culture Transformation, Justice, Racial Equity, Strategy Dec 24, 2020
Racial equity must involve the most impacted in the creation and implementation of policies and practices. #CBV was encouraged by the inspiring models of grantmaking led by community members. They are challenging the narrative about who is really positioned to transform communities. We highlight the amazing work from: THRIVE Thomasville Stadium Neighborhoods Community Trust Fund[…]