In 2016, an estimated 2.3 million people filled the prison cells in America. This country’s carceral system is the largest in the world and continues to grow despite calls for reform by politicians and activists alike. In America, there is...
Category: RACIAL BIAS
Why We March
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...
A Call for Gender Justice
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...
Culture Conversation: The Black Card
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...
