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[…]
CommunityBuild Ventures In the Community: THRIVE Thomasville Heights
By Ben Fullstack Community Engagement, Culture Transformation, Racial Equity Oct 10, 2019
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[…]
THRIVE Thomasville Heights: Caring, Sharing, and Building Bridges for a Brighter Community
By Imani Bryant Culture Transformation, Racial Equity Jul 29, 2019
Atlanta is a city in transition. As one of the fastest growing cities in America, gentrification and displacement is common. However, one neighborhood in southeast Atlanta is challenging the narrative and creating real, lasting community change. When a group of philanthropists decided they wanted to help a community without imposing their will on it, the[…]
How to Re-Engage Students After Summer Vacations
By Ben Fullstack Uncategorized Jun 20, 2019
Do you know how to re-engage your students after summer break? We are headed back to school. Well, not quite yet. Summer has just begun. We thought this repost from Ayodele Harrison, Senior Partner, would give you some good tips for back to school. Here are three things teachers can do to effectively re-engage students[…]
Culture Conversation: The Black Card
By Natasha Harrison Culture Transformation, Racial Bias Jun 17, 2019
What is the black card and how can we have stronger ally relationships? As part of our A New Way to Thrive Facebook Live Series, Natasha Harrison, CommunityBuild Ventures President & CEO invites Jen Willsea, CBV network consultant, to explore a topic through an experience at a recent consultant meeting. Learn more about #ANewWayToThrive signature[…]
Making Emotional Self-Care a Priority in Our Schools
By Natasha Harrison Culture Transformation Aug 26, 2018
Emotional self care is anything you deliberately do to take care of your emotional health and well being. Ayodele Harrison, Senior Partner, was invited onto the Marvin Byrd Show podcast to talk more in detail about his onramp into teaching, his work with emotional self-care in the educational space and to share tips school[…]
A New Resource to Help Student Athletes Master the GRIND
By Natasha Harrison Culture Transformation, Student Athletes Aug 26, 2018
The life of a student-athlete is very demanding and stressful. So much so that many quit participating in the sport they love, while others turn to unhealthy behaviors to cope. Ayodele Harrison, Senior Partner and former D1 scholarship athlete, has created a platform for high school and college students, parents, guardians, and coaches to discuss the[…]
How to Bring More Joy into Your Work
Video By Neith Sankofa , Project Trainer and Coach Uncategorized Apr 23, 2018
Take a journey with Neith Sankofa, Project Trainer and Coach on how to create better work expectations. She explores the power of intention and affirmations and how to become more satisfied at work. Neith Sankofa is an author, dancer, and consultant in the areas of self-healing and embodiment. She is the founder of “The Light[...]