In the world that we currently occupy, it’s easy to feel that every Black person should be a DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) expert. Or, at the very least, we may feel that Black people should have a highly educated and...
Tag: racial equity
How CBV Cooperative Supports Entrepreneurs and Boosts Racial Equity
At CommunityBuild Ventures, we pride ourselves on being a solution-based firm that’s committed to eliminating racial disparities. One of our favorite ways to do this is by partnering with organizations and entrepreneurs in our communities to help them recognize and...
Are Black Women Leaving Their Jobs to Escape Systematized Racism?
The latest results of a survey conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics have many business and community leaders taking a deeper look into an apparent and disturbing truth: Black women are leaving the workforce at an alarming rate. Take...
Shift the Power. Free the Money. Lessons in Community-led Grantmaking. Part II
Shift the Power. Free the Money. is a 4-part series to understand and embrace community-led grantmaking. Shift the Power.Free the Money. is a reflection on how to effectively shift power and center the voice and experience of Black people especially...
Communal Care In Black Communities And Black Philanthropy
When it comes to fighting the systemized oppression and centuries of racism that have kept our world broken, the burden often falls on Black communities. While fighting the systems that were designed to keep Black people down is vital, it’s...
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...
