“Black magic is how
we can throw our heads back and
still laugh in the midst
Pain transformed into
punchlines, music, power and
back to tears once more”…Continue reading Black August Haiku Poems
“Black magic is how
we can throw our heads back and
still laugh in the midst
Pain transformed into
punchlines, music, power and
back to tears once more”…Continue reading Black August Haiku Poems →
BOLD’s longitudinal study by our evaluator Zuri Murphy is a deep-dive in the application of BOLD’s approaches to transformational leadership. It tracks 12 BOLD alumni across seven states and explores how training impacts relationships, personal choices, and long-term resilience….Continue reading BOLD’s Longitudinal Study: TRANSFORMING ORGANIZING →
Since its launch, BOLD has trained over 400 Black organizers from more than 115 base-building organizations and alliances. Throughout this eight-year journey, our “North Star” has always mirrored the light that guided Harriet Tubman, a tangible freedom for Black people. …Continue reading Our North Star: Reaffirming BOLD’s Roots and Purpose →
In today’s politically challenging environment for Black movement building, cultivating maroon space is just as vital liberation work. In three of BOLD’s Amandla! Organizing Trainings this spring, BOLD’s experienced trainers invited emerging organizers to embody this new practice….Continue reading Amandla! Creating Modern Maroon Spaces →
We invited Jonathan Stith, BOLD’s newest staff member to reflect on his trajectory with BOLD and share his vision in this new role as BOLD’s first National Organizer. Check it out — and help us welcome Jonathan into this new role!…Continue reading Jonathan Stith: A BOLD Journey →