Return to Black Wall Street
An innovative economic development and community-building project offering an eight-week curriculum that teaches and simulates the practical steps individuals and groups need to establish, build, and successfully manage a community-driven cooperative enterprise. At its core, the project aims to assist participants in shifting from a "ME " perspective to a "WE" perspective of ownership.
Curriculum Goals
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Gain a basic understanding of the cooperative form from a functional and principled perspective.
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Understand the cooperative principles in practice.
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Distinguish cooperatives from other business forms.
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Articulate and exercise interdependent thinking, speaking, and behavior.
Duration
The project starts with an introductory orientation and 2-day Mindshift training with your project directors and fellow cohort members, which will then continue for 8-weeks every Friday for developmental incubation sessions.
Inspiration
In times of economic uncertainty, people have historically formed alliances to collectively benefit their group. A revival of the Black Wall Street concept is necessary to enable communities to attain self-sufficiency through the provision of education on relevant skills.
Resources
For current and future participants, these are materials to supplement your learning and growth.
Participate in Future Cohort
If you're interested in participating in Return to Black Wall Street or other projects we offer in the future, reach out via the form below to share your interest.