Press Release - Culturelle Collective Launches on Founders Day
Published on February 1, 2025 by HAKIM MIKAH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Portland, Oregon – February 1, 2025 – Today marks a historic moment as Culturelle Collective officially launches on Founders Day, February 1, 2025—coinciding with the first day of Black History Month. Culturelle Collective is a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through creative education, mutual aid, and transformative art projects. This milestone marks the beginning of a transformative movement inviting Founders, visionary patrons, to invest in the empowerment of communities through creativity, mutual aid, and social impact.
Portland, Oregon – February 1, 2025 – Today marks a historic moment as Culturelle Collective officially launches on Founders Day, February 1, 2025—coinciding with the first day of Black History Month. Culturelle Collective is a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through creative education, mutual aid, and transformative art projects. This milestone marks the beginning of a transformative movement inviting Founders, visionary patrons, to invest in the empowerment of communities through creativity, mutual aid, and social impact.
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Founders Day Highlight:
- Launch of The Empowerment Fund: A groundbreaking initiative to fund grants, residencies, and public works projects for artists and leaders dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices and driving cultural change. Founders who contribute will play a direct role in empowering these transformative efforts.
“Culturelle Collective is more than a project—it’s a shift,” says Hakim Mikah, Founder of Culturelle Collective. “As we celebrate Founders Day, we honor Black history, creativity, and collective action as cornerstones of our future. Through initiatives like The Empowerment Fund, we’re creating spaces for artists and community members to thrive while dismantling barriers to access and opportunity.”
About Culturelle Collective:
Culturelle Collective is a long-term cultural engagement initiative that amplifies diverse voices, connects niche communities, and supports transformative projects at the intersection of art, science, and social justice. Through mutual aid programs, educational initiatives, and creative support, Culturelle Collective seeks to inspire individuals and communities to build a more inclusive and equitable future.
How to Become a Founder:
- Donate to The Empowerment Fund: Join the movement to empower marginalized artists, leaders, and community-driven initiatives.
- Engage and Share: Watch the launch video, listen to the Hey Baby Podcast, and spread the word about CC’s mission and vision.
- Collaborate with CC: Explore partnerships and initiatives that align with the core values of inclusivity, creativity, and empowerment.
Visit this website to learn more, donate, and join the movement. Together, we can empower communities, elevate culture, and redefine what’s possible.
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