The Power of Sankofa and the Importance of History “History matters, and an awareness of it puts our lives into a context. A disdain for history sets us adrift, and makes us victims of ignorance and denial. History lives in...
How Gratitude Can Transform Your Workplace
In schools, a little thanks goes a long, long way. Gratitude is felt by both parties; the one giving and the one receiving. But in schools, gratitude is a ripple effect, cultivating a more compassionate, more community-driven environment for students...
From Our Senior Partner
As I write, I’m excited. I’m feeling humbled and exhilarated about BMEsTalk. The impact of our work since launching in 2017, leaves me speechless. My vision was a digital space to uplift the perspectives of Black Male Educators on Twitter. ...
You Ain’t Recruiting Black Teachers With That Ad!
Ok, I am just getting ready to wind down at the end of a long day. I have my bowl ice cream (small one that is, because I’m watching my calories), I got my pillows set up just right, and...
Reasonable Expectations in the Workplace: What You Need & What You Deserve
It’s a known fact that the average person spends ⅓ of their lives in the workplace. Still, that statement doesn’t account for commute time, mandatory overtime, later hours at the office, or the never-ending phone calls or emails that many...
Centering Racial Equity Requires “Brave Space Building”
What is a “Brave Space”? At CommunityBuild Ventures, we define it as a structured space to allow participants to be their most authentic selves and lean in more deeply in conversations centered on racial equity. Why do we offer Brave...
