“What I saw through the lens of my work was not a tragedy in the killings of unarmed people but the long arc of history. These were predictable outcomes based on the logic of weaponized fear and a legal system...
Reimagining Self-Care for Black Folks
What does self-care mean to you? Touted by influencers and all-inclusive resorts in balmy, impossibly beautiful locales, self-care is often aligned with “treating yourself” and enjoying some decadence. Though it may be a trend in the wellness industry, civil rights...
Moving Beyond Diversity Toward Racial Equity in the Workplace
After racial tension reached a fever pitch in 2020, there’s a renewed focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Companies that have previously avoided any discussion of race took a public stance on racism and made commitments to achieving...
Top 10 Black Women Ancestors in Entrepreneurship
Black people in America face numerous barriers to success, including racial and gender bias that can put them at a serious disadvantage compared to their white male counterparts. Today, we celebrate the top 10 Black women ancestors in entrepreneurship. 1....
How Transformation Happens
Transformation is a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance. No matter the size of the change, it’s always one step at a time. Each of these small steps are taken one after another and repeated until change can...
CommunityBuild Ventures Cooperative
CommunityBuild Ventures is a pro-Black, solution-focused firm that’s committed to eliminating racial disparities by developing powerful and racial equity-driven leaders and organizations. One of the ways CommunityBuild Ventures accomplishes this goal is with the CommunityBuild Ventures Cooperative, a growing cooperative...
