Black Future Co-op Fund

The #BlackWellbeing: Moving Toward Solutions Together report is a collective naming of what is wanted in our communities and the solutions Black Washingtonians have identified to manifest our collective vision.  We share it today for the first time publicly in love and with deep gratitude to everyone who has shown up, shown out, tuned in, and turned up with us to make this moment happen! Now live, it is yours to own and craft new possibilities from. Link in bio! #community #wastate #blackfuturewa #washingtonstate

The ability to own one’s home is a driver of both economic mobility and generational wealth. Creating pathways for Black homeownership is central to a radically free Black future. It is essential to educate our communities to avoid predatory practices and empower us with the knowledge and resources to make homeownership attainable. More community identified approaches to economic mobility can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eC8XpkY2

Grab your best sneakers and join us and the Seattle Storm at the Kicks for Equality Sneakerball on September 7th! Proceeds benefit Black Future Co-op Fund. For more details and to secure your tickets visit: https://lnkd.in/gC24PRr5

Black brilliance and innovation drives our economy. Black businesses represent 2.2% of all employers and are growing quickly. A radically free Black future is one in which Black folks receive the support and resources to start and sustain their businesses. Economic mobility hinges upon opportunities to circulate dollars within our own communities. Read more community identified approaches to economic mobility: https://lnkd.in/eC8XpkY2

With the economic landscape changing every day, the jobs that will propel Black people do not yet exist, and it is through the brilliance of our young people that they will come into being. As we work toward economic liberation, it is essential that we center the innovation and voices of young Black people. They must be educated and supported in ways that empower them for the jobs of the future. For more community identified approaches to economic mobility, check out our Black Well-being report: https://lnkd.in/eC8XpkY2

Roughly 50,000 properties in Washington state had legal clauses that excluded people who were not white. These racist housing covenants are a huge driver for the disparity in homeownership. Last year, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a measure into law that will create a downpayment assistance program for people affected by these covenants. These types of reparations are important first steps in addressing the racist harms that continue to impact us today. https://lnkd.in/gY8TeMbQ

#MemoryMonday! We had such an amazing time celebrating Juneteenth last month! Black Future Co-op Fund was a proud sponsor of the largest Juneteenth celebration in Tacoma, Washington. Our CEO T’wina Nobles also served as a co-emcee for the 2024 Miss Juneteenth pageant. We want to extend our congratulations to Hermona Girmay who won Miss Washington!

Today marks the two year anniversary of our dear Shona Carter, MBA with the Fund! Your brilliance is essential to our work. We are so grateful for your wisdom and deep love of Black people. Thank you for all you do. ❤️

Black people deserve competitive pay. We bring a wealth of relevant experience and wisdom to every workplace we enter. It is essential that Black people are empowered to take leadership roles, and that once at those tables, that we receive the support and encouragement needed to be successful. Check out more community identified approaches to economic mobility: https://lnkd.in/eC8XpkY2

Congratulations to longtime Black Future Co-op Fund media partner, The Seattle Medium, who recently won two national awards for journalistic excellence! Our co-produced edition “Braided Wisdom,” focused on the central role of Black women in shaping the community and featured stories to inspire greatness in both personal and professional spheres. We are proud of the work we have done together! We value your commitment to uplifting truthful Black narratives. https://lnkd.in/gjKqbjtm