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Black Ideas Collaborative

We provide support, time, and resources for Black visionaries who are pursuing innovative ideas for advancing social justice, fostering community wellness, and building creatively democratic communities.

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Community of Support

Build community with others as we come together to invest in new ideas and emerging visionaries in the African Diaspora. We hope to create spaces a... Read more

Starts at$25 USD / month

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+ 23

Projects

Support the following initiatives from Black Ideas Collaborative.

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Recognizing scholars and organizers building bridges throughout the African Diaspora that advance...

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Top financial contributors

Individuals

1
In loving memory of our friend Douglas Roche

$1,125 USD since Jul 2023

2
Trish Tchume

$450 USD since May 2023

3
Ericka Ward

$400 USD since Oct 2022

4
Lisa Tchume-King

$400 USD since May 2023

5
Ananda Valenzuela

$250 USD since Jul 2023

6
Aisha Shillingford

$200 USD since May 2023

7
Mae Singerman

$200 USD since Jun 2023

8
Mattice Haynes

$150 USD since May 2023

9
Bick and Emerald McSwiney

$150 USD since Jun 2023

10
Erin Barnes

$150 USD since Jul 2023

11
C

$125 USD since Jun 2023

12
Allegra

$100 USD since Jun 2023

13
Mafor Mbona

$100 USD since Jul 2023

14
Sheryl Valentine

$100 USD since Jul 2023

15
Ellen Nolan

$50 USD since Jun 2023

Organizations

1
Robert Sterling Clark Foundation

$10,000 USD since Aug 2023

Black Ideas Collaborative is all of us

Our contributors 28

Thank you for supporting Black Ideas Collaborative.

Ericka Ward

Admin

$400 USD

Robert Sterli...

$10,000 USD

In loving mem...

$1,125 USD

Trish Tchume

Community of Support

$450 USD

Ananda Valenz...

$250 USD

Aisha Shillin...

Community of Support

$200 USD

Mae Singerman

$200 USD

Mattice Haynes

Community of Support

$150 USD

Bick and Emer...

Community of Support

$150 USD

Erin Barnes

Community of Support

$150 USD

Budget


Transparent and open finances.

+$25.00USD
Completed
Contribution #670468

Credit from Aisha Shillingford to Black Ideas Collaborative

+$25.00USD
Completed
Contribution #652470
-$1,000.00 USD
Paid
Grant #174854
$
Today’s balance

$506.69 USD

Total raised

$13,074.10 USD

Total disbursed

$12,567.41 USD

Estimated annual budget

$15,154.51 USD

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News from Black Ideas Collaborative

Updates on our activities and progress.

What's Up-date!

I am so excited to write our first update for the Black Ideas Collaborative! Black Ideas Collaborative is a brand new initiative set to launch in 2023 focused on creating a support system and guaranteed income for emerging visionaries in th...
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Published on December 5, 2022 by Ericka Ward

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