Rebecca Darwent’s Post

Although Black Business Month has come to an end, the importance of highlighting and supporting Black-owned businesses should be recognized all year round. Today, we're shining a spotlight on Sistahbiz Global Network, a powerful organization dedicated to helping Black women entrepreneurs succeed. Impact Charitable knows the importance Black women play in driving business growth in the U.S., and works to increase their access to critical capital. Curious about the innovative models we used to funnel integrated capital to drive impact? Download our case study and see how we’re helping to close the capital gap for underrepresented entrepreneurs in the U.S. -https://lnkd.in/dYMKgr5S

Happy National Black Business Month!!! Scroll down to find out why our founder believes it is important to support black-owned businesses, and what advice she has to give to fellow African Americans aspiring to become business owners. "Supporting Black-owned businesses is crucial for creating a more equitable and vibrant economy. With my being 1st generation in starting my own business, it was challenging and sometimes lonely to navigate. However, the mission of making the Arts accessible to children, helped me to remain laser-focused and proved rewarding. Supporting businesses like mine not only contributes to economic diversity and innovation but also helps address systemic inequalities by creating job opportunities and wealth within underrepresented communities. Programs like mine play a pivotal role in preserving cultural heritage and promoting inclusive growth which I am proud of. For African Americans venturing into entrepreneurship, my advice is to embrace your unique perspective as a strength. Build a strong network of mentors and peers who can offer guidance and support. Stay resilient in the face of challenges. Your determination, creativity, and cultural insight are valuable assets that can and will make a lasting impact." - Debora Wondercheck #Nonprofit #blackownedbusiness #BlackBusinessMonth #blackwomanownedbusinesses #artsandlearning Debora Wondercheck, M.S., ED

Working on a pitch for your next competition or investor meeting? Here's a great opportunity to learn from some amazing womenpreneurs including Takia Ross, Arion Long, and Dawn Myers who have had serious success with pitching for funding their ventures! #pitching #funding #womenpreneurs

Today, we released the Bloomberg Philanthropies' 2024 annual report. This gives you insights into the work we’re leading around the world, including the impact we’re making through programs like the Greenwood Initiative.   A few highlights: 1. Our historic investment at our nation’s four historically Black medical students has led to nearly 1,000 students receiving up to $100,000 to reduce their debt and significantly expanded opportunities for Black doctors to practice in underserved communities. 2. We celebrated the 2nd cohort of Vivien Thomas Scholars at The Johns Hopkins University, a program we endowed to support a new, more diverse generation of scholars and researchers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.  3. We have continued to grow and strengthen the Black Wealth Data Center to provide public and private sector leaders with comprehensive data to advance racial wealth equity.   Thank you to everyone who has partnered with us this year. Check out the report for more on how we’re working to accelerate the pace of wealth accumulation for Black individuals and families. https://lnkd.in/exxeEUW8

My Story of a Visionary Mission: Changing History Together Imagine this: It’s been 160 years since our ancestors were freed from slavery. They dreamed of a future where their descendants would rise, empowered and united, creating lasting change. But here we are, still navigating the lingering effects of inequality. The time for waiting is over—it’s time to act. This is a call for Action!!!!!! That’s where my mission comes in. I’ve founded OT Community Creations Consulting LLC to spark a movement that unites Black Americans and descendants of U.S. slavery in an unprecedented way. My vision is simple yet powerful: to generate wealth, opportunity, and self-sufficiency within our communities. This is not about waiting for reparations—it’s about taking control of our economic destiny through collective action. Starting with the “A Dollar a Day Campaign,” we’re building a movement that anyone can join. Imagine the impact if millions of us contribute just one dollar daily toward funding businesses, creating jobs, and fostering generational wealth. This isn’t just about money—it’s about rewriting our story, proving that unity and vision can create real change. On June 24, 2025, this revolution will officially go live. Until then, I’m reaching out to every Black American, every descendant of slavery, to say: You are part of this history in the making. Together, we can create a new legacy—one built on self-determination, collaboration, and hope for generations to come. This is more than a business. It’s a movement. It’s history in the making. And I believe, without a doubt, that this will work. Will you be part of the change? Cash app:$brendaful GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a8f5bd14

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. It takes so much perseverance and it can also feel risky to take time off. As we approach Juneteenth I want to share this opportunity to fund a paid day off for four Black entrepreneurs in Portland, Oregon: https://gofund.me/e41b17ff

In 2021 as part of its broader efforts to dismantle barriers to equity, TD made a historic commitment to Black Opportunity Fund (BOF). TD invested $10 million dollars to catalyze BOFs vision of a society where longstanding barriers to opportunity for Black Canadians have been removed.    This commitment by TD is the largest donation by any Canadian corporation to a Black-led community organization.   But it's not just about the money...   TD entrusted the Black Opportunity Fund with the power to decide how and where those funds would be deployed, to improve socio-economic outcomes for Black communities across Canada.    TD invested in the infrastructure of BOF, including staffing, to ensure it had a solid platform to carry out its mandate.   But there's more...   TD has provided office space, expertise and seconded staff to Black Opportunity Fund.    And it's a two way street. TD has relied on and welcomed the guidance and input of BOF as it continues to strive in its ongoing efforts to embed equity and to dismantle systemic racism through its own banking practices and throughout its organization. TD staff who take on secondment assignments with BOF, return to the organization with important new knowledge and perspectives which benefit TD as a whole.   Through the partnership with TD, BOF has achieved significant impact in improving socio-economic outcomes for Black Canadians, including...   Launching an inclusive micro-lending program for Black businesses who have been declined lending by Canadian banks.   Providing millions of dollars in grants and capacity building support to Black entrepreneurs as well as Black led, Black serving community organizations.    Hosting important national convenings in key BOF mandate areas including Health, Education & Youth, Justice, Arts & Culture, and Entrepreneurship.   Acting as a catalyst for important advocacy on issues impacting the health well being and prosperity of Black Canadians.    And so much more.   Thank you TD. Colin Lynch Ray Williams, ICD.D Alicia R. Donna Walwyn Al Ramsay (he/him/his) Craig Wellington

We spoke with Faith Leonard about her business and the event where she is raising money for Safe Women and Girls (SWAG). She also gives information about what's next for her in 2025 and how she can help build your wardrobe and confidence as she styles you back into business. https://lnkd.in/gZxe73jY We do now own any rights to any music #bantucola #blackbusinessstatistics #blackwealth #blackexcellence #blackbusiness #blackowned #blackentrepreneurship #blacklivesmatter #blackentrepreneur #buyblack #blackculture #blackwallstreet #blackownedbusiness #blackwealthmatters #blackeconomics #blacksuccess #blackenterprise

We don’t just need a Black president—we need Black capitalists. We need Black Bill Gates, Black Jeff Bezos, and Black Sarah Blakelys. We need leaders who build businesses employing 50, 100, 1,000, even 10,000 people. CEOs who not only create jobs but also generate wealth, making hundreds of new millionaires, and giving back to their communities through philanthropy. Imagine how strong our communities would be if we didn’t rely solely on government assistance or the charity of athletes and entertainers (bless them for what they do). What if we had a business class that showed up for us? Entrepreneurs who regularly donated, funded scholarships, and tackled social problems head-on by cutting checks—not crowdfunding to cover funerals. We need a stakeholder class—business leaders who turn profits into purpose and equity into opportunity. A generation that leans into challenges with resources and builds a new narrative of financial independence and collective uplift. This is about more than making money; it’s about creating legacy and solving problems at scale. This is the new civil rights movement—from the streets to the suites. It’s time to get busy, y’all. #GenerationalWealth #BlackExcellence #FinancialEmpowerment