As we fight for racial equity and building a more just society, the work becomes about ending systematic racism and supporting ways in which Black people can thrive. Because of the society we live in, monetary success is a necessary...
Category: RACIAL EQUITY
Why Black August Is The Ideal Time To Teach About The 4 Levels Of Racism
As Black people across the US participate in Black August, it’s an ideal time to highlight the 4 levels of racism. A broader understanding of racism is required in order to raise awareness of the wider issues facing Black communities. ...
Wonder Woman is Most Certainly a Single Black Female!
As the world slowly yet steadily begins to emerge from this extended punishment we’ve been on for the past year and a half, I’ve been doing some deep thinking and soul searching. What is this “normal” everybody is talking about...
Do Then Learn Approach Does Not Work
CBV has continually observed organizational approaches in racial equity from a “do then learn” framework. This approach often furthers the tenants of white supremacy because it does not reckon with the reality of inequity to create a process to reconcile. ...
From the Desk of the President and CEO
Here’s Why You Can’t Recruit or Retain Black People and What You Can Begin to Do About It “..institutions commonly and unconsciously assume POC [People of Color] who are invited into the institution should not only be grateful but should...
Finding Meaning In a Loss – Communal Care & Ritual Space
In the wake of global loss, it is only through communal care and ritual space that individuals can heal and return to a positive sense of wellbeing.
