by Cicely Belle Blain

“More emails?!” you’re thinking.

Yes, I know - we could all do with an inbox cleanse and spring is the perfect time for that. When you unsubscribe from that enticing fast-fashion retailer or newsletter you thought was fun but turned out to be spam, why not fill the space with a couple of educational, joyous and fun updates from Black-led organizations.

Hitting that “subscribe” button is a great (and free!) way to support Black businesses, organizations, writers and content creators. It’s low effort and high reward. Start your morning off with a coffee and short read - you’ll be amazed at what you can learn before your day even begins.

Because of Them We Can

Because of Them We Can® was started by Eunique Jones Gibson in February 2013 as a 28-day photo campaign where children appeared as iconic Black history figures of the past and present. Inspired by her sons, Chase and Amari, it was a way to teach and refresh Black history while connecting the dots between the past, present and future.

Today, Because of Them We Can® has evolved into a movement via an online platform that reaches millions of people monthly across our digital footprint.

We are committed to responsibly engaging our audience (especially our children) with content and tools that help them embrace, amplify, and exude Black excellence on a daily basis.

For(bes) The Culture

The mission of For(bes) The Culture is to create equitable pathways for Black and Brown professionals. We’re a hub for elite leaders of color who are breaking down barriers and impacting culture globally to connect, collaborate and change. For(bes) The Culture provides a platform that fosters professional development, social consciousness, civic engagement, intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship, social and cultural outings, personal and professional workshops and seminars, mentoring, tutoring and networking.

Monique Melton

Monique Melton is a natural, big-bold dreamer, a deeply rooted woman of faith, anti-racism educator, author, speaker and podcast host, committed to her calling to pursue black liberation through her various opportunities of anti-racism engagement. Join Monique’s 21 Day Black Liberation Course.

African American Policy Forum

Founded by Kimberle Crenshaw in 1996, The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is an innovative think tank that connects academics, activists and policy-makers to promote efforts to dismantle structural inequality. They utilize new ideas and innovative perspectives to transform public discourse and policy. They promote frameworks and strategies that address a vision of racial justice that embraces the intersections of race, gender, class, and the array of barriers that disempower those who are marginalized in society. AAPF is dedicated to advancing and expanding racial justice, gender equality, and the indivisibility of all human rights, both in the U.S. and internationally.

Amplify Restorative Justice

Amplify RJ exists to teach people the origins, philosophy, practices, and values of Restorative Justice by sharing knowledge across digital platforms, providing interactive learning experiences, and connecting people doing the work in various contexts around the world.

Blavity

Blavity is an American Internet media company and website based in Los Angeles, created by and for black millennials. Their mission is to "economically and creatively support Black millennials across the African scape, so they can pursue the work they love, and change the world in the process." They run Travel Noire and AfroTech.

Black Ballad

Black Ballad is a UK-based lifestyle platform that seeks to tell the human experience through the eyes of Black British women. They elevate the voices of Black British women through content, community and commerce.

Prentis Hemphill

Prentis Hemphill (They/Them) is unearthing the connections between healing, community accountability and our most inspired visions for social transformation. Prentis is a therapist, somatics teacher and facilitator, political organizer, writer and the founder of The Embodiment Institute. For over 10 years, Prentis has been working with individuals and organizations during their most challenging moments of change; navigating leadership transitions, conflict, and realigning practice with values. All of this Prentis does through an embodied approach, ensuring that our intentions and ideas can be lived out and practiced in our lives and through our bodies.

ByBlacks

ByBlacks.com is the top-ranked award-winning online magazine focused exclusively on telling Black Canadian stories. With over one hundred writers to date covering a range of editorial content, they also provide a free business directory for Black Canadian-owned businesses, free events listing and promotional services for our clients.

Bakau Consulting

Well, it would be silly of us not to remind you to subscribe to our own! Sign up here.