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August is #BlackBusinessMonth, a time to uplift and empower Black entrepreneurs who fuel our economy and communities! Here's how YOU can make a difference: • Shop Black-owned: Every purchase empowers Black businesses and creates jobs. ️ • Follow & Share: Amplify Black businesses on social media to spread the word. • Get Involved: Volunteer, donate, or attend events that celebrate Black excellence. Let's celebrate Black history together. #SupportBlackBusiness #BlackOwnedBusiness

This Giving Tuesday, DIFFvelopment is excited to launch our campaign, "Global Impact: Empower Black Visionaries from Around the World." Empowering Black visionary voices is essential to building a future that honors diversity, creates generational wealth, and fosters sustainable communities. Our programs help individuals develop the skills, resources, and support networks they need to transform their communities and make a global impact. We invite you to join us in creating opportunities that drive meaningful change. How You Can Get Involved 1. Donate: Help us reach our goal of $25,000 on Givebutter. Every dollar you give directly supports our programs, providing vital resources and opportunities for emerging Black leaders. Visit https://lnkd.in/dzMD8ZSu 2. Share Our Mission: Share our campaign on social media using the hashtag #GlobalImpactDIFF and tagging us to help expand our reach. 3. Become an Ambassador: Show your support by becoming a campaign ambassador. Share why DIFFvelopment’s mission matters to you and inspire others to contribute.

*GIA READER: BLACK AUGUST** Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) is an annual global celebration held in August to promote and encourage charitable giving and philanthropic efforts within Black communities worldwide. It was founded in 2011 by Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland, along with the Pan-African Women's Philanthropy Network, to shine a light on the significant contributions of Black philanthropists and to address the unique challenges and opportunities related to Black giving. This article critiques the influence of neoliberalism in the arts and culture sector, arguing that it prioritizes profit over people, perpetuates systemic inequities, and marginalizes Black and Brown communities. It calls for a radical reimagining of funding models and a commitment to reparative justice to create a more inclusive and equitable arts sector. The entrenched interests and gatekeepers within the industry make it risky to speak openly about the systemic issues and inequities, therefore, this article was submitted by an anonymous collective. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4fHveHf

As we continue to honor Black History Month, we compiled a guide of resources for you to support the Black community. The guide include ways you can educate yourself on systemic racism, places to donate, and why you should support Black-owned businesses.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Head to our link in our bio to find this guide! ✨

10 Ways to Respectfully Celebrate Juneteenth: ❤️ Read an article about the history and significance of Juneteenth. 💚 Watch a documentary or film that discusses Black history. 🖤 Read or listen to books written by Black authors and poets. ❤️ Buy a gift card from or spend money at Black-owned businesses. 💚 Support Black-owned restaurants and catering companies. 🖤 Donate to Black-led non-profits and community organizations. ❤️ Watch TV shows, movies, and documentaries by Black creators. 💚 Like, follow, share, and interact with Black content creators. 🖤 Connect with Black History organizations in your area. ❤️ Listen to, share, and support Black musicians and artists. What else should I add to this list? Leave a comment to let me know how you're celebrating today, or how you empower Black voices and organizations throughout the year. #blackexcellence #blackownedbusiness #blackempowerment #blackhistory #diversityandinclusion #DEI #diversityequityinclusion

When it comes to the Black Funding Principles, Principle 7 emphasizes the importance of preserving the Black philanthropy practice of self-reliance and mutual support. 🙌🏽🙌🏾🙌🏿 As donors, working with a philanthropic advisor can help to harness this principle to drive sustainable, community-led change. Applying this principle means honouring and amplifying the strengths within Black communities. It’s about recognizing and leveraging community know-how and resources, while also holding society accountable for ensuring equity. 💰 The key takeaway here is that communities themselves should lead the way to change. By supporting the tradition of self-reliance and mutual support, we lay the groundwork for lasting, community-driven impact. 🚀 #CommunityDriven #BlackPhilanthropy #CollaborativePhilanthropy

Looking for ways to respectfully celebrate #Juneteenth? Here are ten ideas for not just today, but throughout the year: - Read an article about the history and significance of Juneteenth. - Watch a documentary or film that discusses Black history. - Read or listen to books written by Black authors and poets. - Buy a gift card from or spend money at Black-owned businesses. - Support Black-owned restaurants and catering companies. - Donate to Black-led non-profits and community organizations. - Watch TV shows, movies, and documentaries by Black creators. - Like, follow, share, and interact with Black content creators. - Connect with Black History organizations in your area. - Listen to, share, and support Black musicians and artists. Lastly, if you're an #eventplanner, have fun exploring Black-owned vendors and suppliers! ❤️ How are you and your team celebrating? 💚 How do you empower Black voices and organizations? 🖤 Leave a comment to let us know! #blackexcellence #blackownedbusiness #blackempowerment #blackhistory #diversityandinclusion

As we celebrate July 4th, Independence Day, we reflect on the unique history and enduring contributions of Black Americans. This day symbolizes both freedom and the ongoing struggle for equality, especially for our underserved business communities. Despite progress, we face significant challenges, including recent attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which threaten our collective advancements. At USBC, we remain dedicated to advocating for economic empowerment and justice. However, the fight for true freedom and democracy requires our active participation. I urge each of you to ensure you are registered to vote and to exercise this fundamental right. Our voices are powerful tools for authorizing freedoms and shaping a more equitable society that moves the Black economic agenda forward. In observance of this Federal holiday, USBC offices will be closed on July 4th and will reopen on Friday, July 5th. Let’s honor our history and commit to forging a brighter future together. https://lnkd.in/eAzyD-w

5 Ways to be an Active Ally to Black People on Juneteenth...👇🏾 ✔️ Attend a FREE, virtual Allies in Action Meetup, tomorrow on Juneteenth to learn how to be an ACTIVE ally (11 am CST). The deadline to sign up is today at 5pm CST. Greg Fontus will be leading the conversation around "Allyship and Strategic Goal Alignment" RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gFWX_zDk ✔️ Elevate Black Voices: Follow, share, and repost the content of dope Black creators, especially those in Texas (donate to and purchase from them as well). Support my allyship work here: https://lnkd.in/gPeSWK6X. Here are a few of my favorite Black Creators on LinkedIn: Ellyse W., Maceo Owens, Rakeda L. Ervin ✔️ Put Your Money where Your Allyship is: Donate to Black Causes, especially those in Texas (1000 Women Strong, Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, Houston Area Urban League, Blacks In Technology, BIT Houston) ✔️ Promote Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Highlight and support your company's Black ERG (send a note to Black ERG/BRG leads and ask them how you can help). If one doesn't exist, start the conversation about forming one. ✔️Say Happy Juneteenth to Black folks (you can even start today by saying "Happy Early Juneteenth or Happy Juneteenth Eve"). This statement signals you as a (potentially) safe person, it also showcases your solidarity with the Black community. Signed, #YourNeighborhoodHopeDealer #inclusiveexcellence #allyship #juneteenth #Juneteenth2024 #AlliesinAction #WeRiseTogether

Did you know that August is Black Philanthropy Month? Launched in 2011, #BPM is a global movement meant to harness Black giving as a way to empower Black people everywhere. You might be wondering, if philanthropy is meant to solve problems of inequity, why do we need a Black Philanthropy Month? 🤔 Because philanthropy and the nonprofit sector are just as screwed up as everything else and, without thoughtful and intentional intervention, they will replicate and deepen inequity rather than solve it. That's why you see stats like the one pictured above and like these: 43.5 % of Black-led organizations operate without any paid, full-time employees and 45.65 % have no paid, part-time employees. This Black Philanthropy Month (and every month!), make a donation to a local Black-led organization. We've tagged a few of our faves ❤️💪🏾 Image and stats from: @blkphilanthropymonth