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Why We Need to Listen to Black Women

We talk about equity. We talk about inclusion. But are we actually listening to Black women?

If your organization made commitments to racial justice in 2020 but you're wondering what real change looks like in the wake of everything happening in 2026, this invitation is for you.

Black women have been at the forefront of every major social movement in America, from abolition to civil rights to #MeToo. Yet in our nonprofit organizations, their leadership is often overlooked, their insights dismissed, and their labor taken for granted.


This 60-minute Strategy Session will provide:

  • Historical and political context setting

  • Why listening to Black women isn't just the right thing to do—it's essential for your mission's success

  • How to close the gap between diversity statements and structural change

  • What Black women's experiences reveal about where your organization might be failing

  • Concrete action steps you can take—both individually and organizationally

  • How to move from performative allyship to genuine accountability

You'll leave with:

  • Strategies to shift power, not just add voices

  • Resources for continued learning and action

  • A clearer understanding of intersectionality in practice

This strategy session is perfect for: Executive directors, program managers, board members, HR professionals, and anyone committed to building truly equitable organizations. No more "diversity theater." Let's do the real work together.

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