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! New Organizer Trainings this spring, BOLD’s experienced trainers invited emerging organizers to embody this new practice….Continue reading Amandla! Creating Modern Maroon Spaces
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
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
BOLD alumni are on the frontlines of change, innovating, strategizing and leading for the sake of transformation and liberation. We want to share your stories! Every quarter, BOLD will highlight the work of our alumni here. Featured here: Charlene Carruthers, Mary Hooks, Mark Anthony & Nicole Newman….Continue reading Checking in: Alum Updates
When BOLD was founded in 2011, long-time Black organizers were inspired by the stirrings and potential of what they saw happening in modern day organizing. At this 8-year milestone, we are excited to launch a quarterly interview series, where we will dialogue with BOLD alum, staff, trainers and partners on the issues that matter most to all of us. …Continue reading New Video Series: Sendolo Diaminah
Together, we have made significant strides in strengthening Black organizing and movement infrastructure and we look forward to a powerful and productive 2019 sustaining and growing this work. BOLD Alumni: We see you. We are inspired by the ways you are showing up in this work in such a critical time for our people – and our country….Continue reading Celebrating 2018 and Welcoming 2019
