Cinven’s Post

A crucial step forward to ensure the young people we engage not only receive the results of our actions, but also influence the decision making process that gets us there.

In a recent edition of Exchange Every Day dedicated to embracing families, communities, and culture, Monica Wells, our family and community program administrator, shared her deep connection to families and communities and how it positively impacts children's success. "Strong, authentic relationships between our families, students, and educators are key. We must speak life into our students, cheer them on, teach them the skills, and provide the tools they need to be prepared for the future. We must show examples of the power, importance, and necessity of community." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gc7ur8uu

Do you know the meaning behind our business name? We are all about supporting Indigenous perspectives in the classroom for our children and youth, so it is fitting that our name reflects our purpose. Riley is our sons middle name, and Callie is our daughters middle name. Callie is also the name that my great nan used to call my mum, so in essence it is all about family. As an Indigenous business, we are in it for our kids, to make a difference in their world and for future generations. Learn more about our why here: https://lnkd.in/gGPp_wb5

Want to get practical tips on community building ? Drop into our X Space today. We're in conversation with 🎙️Adelaide Giese from RARI Foundation 🎙️Cryon from Talus Network Topic: Best Practices in Community Building 🗓️29 Oct, 12:30 UTC ⏰ Set your reminder here https://lnkd.in/dFbrkqtS

It's a regrettable step back that the University of Florida has decided to terminate all DEI positions. Our nation is in the throes of intense polarization, we need actions that bridge gaps, not widen them. We see people of color grappling with an unequal playing field when it comes to access to capital, education, and job opportunities. And this incident serves as a stark reminder about the urgency to bolster our community. This situation strongly underscores the obligation we have to fortify our community by rallying behind our local Black-Owned companies. The moment has arrived for us to pool our resources into our people, our communities and our businesses. At SoFlo Black Pages, we firmly believe in educating and sharing data-driven content that propels our community forward. It's time we take control of our narratives and fuel our own community and businesses with well-deserved resources and support. It’s more than just information, it’s about concrete steps and workable strategies to grow. #supportdei #supportdiversityequityandinclusion #blackowned #blackownedbusinesses #supportblackbusinesses #supportourcommunity #sofloblackpages #shopblackownedbusinesses https://digiedg.com/37mvs

This morning I watched a documentary by PBS on HBCUs called, "We are Rising". Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been the bedrock of many Black cultural phenomena and sacred sites of radical organizing and revolutionary thought. For centuries we have seen them devalued, brutalized, and erased from movement spaces. When I was working at Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi it was my pleasure to stand up the first HBCU generation action chapter in the state and one of only 13 in the country alongside Antoine Dandridge. Watching the students define themselves, distribute resources to their campus, and advocate for issues that were important to them has been one of the highlights of my career. However I can't help but think about what they could've done if they were given more. More people power. More money. More mentorship. More support. In 2022, there were 99 HBCUs located in 19 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Most of these are located in the South. HBCUs have missed out on more than $13 billion they should have gotten in the last 3 decades or so, according to letters the Biden administration sent to the governors of 16 states appealing to them to invest more money in HBCUs. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack sent letters to the governors of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. It's not enough for folks to state that Black people are going to be the most harmed by whatever new conservative policy is introduced into the public platform. Oppression has long lived at the doors of Black folks homes. Conservatives and "progressives" alike have ignored our plight in the name of addressing the needs of the majority (white, middle and upper class people). Now more than ever we need groups to make sure that they're including historically Black colleges and universities into the fold. This is not a call for saviorism. HBCUs know what they need to support their communities. It's a call to allocate resources to some of the most marginalized of us who just need support to advocate for their own causes and find justice as they define it.

Your past story influences your future story. Having a #cfp that understands this is critical. #financialadvice #financialplanning

Do you have a Black Lives Matter sign in front of your house? If you have kids, do your kids know what Black Lives Matter means to you? Your sign offers a great opportunity to talk to your kids about white supremacy.   Do your kids know that the police do not act in a vacuum? Fear, control and violence are part of the construction and maintenance of the structure of white supremacy in America. Our police departments grew directly out of slave patrols. They act as a critical part of the control and violence that upholds unequal and unjust outcomes for communities of color. I’m not anti-police. I’ll be the first one to call 911 in an emergency. And I have once experienced the relief and joy of knowing the police were there to protect me (I barely remember the danger, but I remember the feeling of being protected - it was amazing). I also know that involving the police means that anyone who looks like me is in greater danger. I know that anyone with mental health difficulties, autism, or other developmental deficits, is in greater danger. And I believe it doesn’t have to be this way. I believe if we can talk to each other and our kids about race, we can build better, safer police departments and a better, safer country. I know that talking to your kids about race can be difficult; I’d like to help. I’m offering a developmentally appropriate guide for talking to kids from 0-18 about race. You can get it for free here. https://lnkd.in/gVt5GwGP

We talk a lot about equity, but progress is slow. One reason I believe this is, is because we often do not have the right institutions to create the change we seek. Institutions hold convening power, redistribution power, and repository power...The types of powers that are not held within marginalized communities. Join me on Thursday in a conversation on a new approach to economic development. Tag or share with someone who should be apart of this conversation. https://lnkd.in/egEkZFWx

Great way to be a leader to a future leader .Leadership is a multifaceted concept that plays a crucial role in organizations and teams.Remember, leadership isn’t limited to titles—it’s about inspiring others, taking risks, and driving positive change.