Use Your Voice to Lift Others Up + Connect with Our Black Owned Businesses, Organizations + Leaders
The past 3 months have drastically shifted our communities. We are unearthing the realities of deeply established systems that have not been supporting everyone, and are coming up against the sharp changes that meet us in a modern world that is diminishing the distance between nature and people. While so much pain has been caused between economic downfalls and pervasive social injustice, we feel optimistic. We have seen people rally to action and achieve small wins that have brought our community the hope needed to persevere.
We believe all business should put responsibility front and center, and have been scrutinizing how we can learn from those who have held us to a high standard and pushed us to actively do better. While we have spent a majority of our time discussing the importance of environmental change, this conversation cannot be had without bringing social justice and the history of injustice toward our black and brown neighbors into the conversation. While we work towards deep adjustments that genuinely honor the individuals and communities, we are working hard to integrate meaningful dialogue that will further foster and establish deeply-rooted change.
Below we are highlighting our members who have worked so hard to support underserved communities for years, and those used their time and talent to support and lift up these members. Many of you have reached out, wanting to get more involved, so for those who are not able to provide fiscal or volunteer support, we encourage you to click on the link at the bottom of the page to draft a poignant email to your local congressperson, and to check out our growing list of resources on having conversations, to unlearning traditionally taught history.
Meet our members helping our communities move in a forward direction of social and environmental justice to the incredible list of Black Owned Businesses that we get the chance to work alongside
Leadership Conference Education Fund - Changa Higgins and his team are leaders in promoting and protecting civil + human rights.
Downwinders at Risk - A nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing environmental justice to marginalized communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Next Generation Action Network - This nonprofit lobbies for social change and equality for all regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sex or age. Dominique Alexander + his teams are also some of the biggest leaders in Dallas’ current protests.
Youth Revive - This nonprofit’s amazing team works hard to close the civic empowerment gap and bring community revitalization through character and civic education.
Tomorrow’s Children - From protecting unprotected children from abuse and neglect, to supporting their growth through individualized support and expertly paired resources, this nonprofit organization is leading the way in caring for youth across the Metroplex.
Child Poverty Action Lab - Due to the complexity of child poverty within the context of siloed resources, historical disparity, and vested interests, coordination across stakeholders is more difficult and necessary than ever. This nonprofit works hard to make this facilitation and support happen.
Dallas Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation - This nonprofit “examines how the hierarchy of human value became embedded in our society, both its culture and structures, and then works with communities to design and implement effective actions that will permanently uproot it.”
BurgerIM- Owned by local firefighter Wes Williams + his Mom, this is the only Black-owned business in Dallas’s Downtown West End district.
Circle Terra - Female founded + run by environmental activist Kelly Freeman
Linda Jones, writer of Nappyisms, Affirmations for Nappy - Headed People & Wannabe’s
Pressed Promotion - Run by Marketer Extraordinaire + Female Founder, Chelsea Redic
Simply Custom - Run by the Brown family, this construction company is dedicated to giving back to its community and supporting local economic development.
Impact Ventures Accelerator - An incredible accelerator that celebrates all shades of entrepreneurship, bringing vital education to growing companies.
Brighter Tomorrows - This nonprofit works hard every day to support domestic violence victims, empower their community + provide for local needs through their North Texas shelter.
Eight Digit Media - Founder Chris Ross helps financial advisors create predictable conversations with their ideal clients.
Unlearning Resources + Community Leaders Providing Support
Language Matters: Storytelling for Racial Justice - Hosted by Dallas Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation. Jerry Hawkins + Stephanie Drenka launched a hour special that encourages you to make a commitment to curiosity, speak without blame or judgement, and challenge us to rethink the way we speak. We greatly encourage you to donate to this organization as they continue to support Dallas, here.
Sophia Roe is a healthy living activist and hosts a great talk on why language matters. View it here.
Jhanneu is a leader of low-waste company curation + is currently educating the public on the connections between environmental change and race. Check out her Youtube here + her Instagram here.
The North Texas Dream Team is an incredible grassroots organization providing both resources and updated news regarding local BLM protests, COVID resources and need to know information for DACA. Their work is action driven - providing you ample opportunities to join a well-organized group of individuals all working together against racism.
The Afiya Center is an action-oriented organization aimed at bringing Black women reproductive justice. Their site reviews history, current public policies, and ways you can take action today to support their cause. The women who run this organization deserve all the applause - their hard work is rippling positive effects across the community. Their Instagram is a must read - they provide vital education that tends to fall on the wayside in the media.
Dallas For Change helps connect volunteers to needs across the city. Dedicated to food safety for families and social justice, Dallas For Change bridge the gap between people looking to give a hand and a network of nonprofits who lack support for small tasks to large projects. Volunteers looking to give a hand (virtually or in person) or Nonprofits needing volunteer networks, click here.
For families looking to grow their knowledge together: Check out The Conscious Kid website or Instagram
National Day of Racial Healing - watch the video here.
Local Officials to Contact:
Dallas City Police Department - ocpo@dallascityhall.com
Governor Greg Abbott - (800) 843-5789
Mayor Eric Johnson - (214) 670 3301
Dallas Council Members -
Click here to view the list of contact information on the City site.
Click here to find out what District you live in.