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4 Da Hood

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People from the 'hood making change for the 'hood

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Comprised of people from the 'hood, 4 Da Hood inherently understands the systemic challenges communities of color face. We also recognize that the 'hood knows best how to solve our community issues. 4 Da Hood's mission is to empower people of color to lead with authenticity and joy, and to expand their network of leaders who look like them.

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Tucson，Arizona
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2022

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  • 查看4 Da Hood的组织主页
    4 Da Hood

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    Click below if you're interested! Even if you're outside of Pima County, AZ, we want to create a cohort specifically for those who reside outside of Pima County! #AscendingLeadersInColor #MovingEquityForward #forthehoodforthegood https://lnkd.in/grNZ4tbE

    查看Frank Vela?squez Jr.的档案
    Frank Vela?squez Jr.

    Keynote Speaker | Corporate Trainer | Storyteller Extraordinaire | Social Justice Warrior | Community Connector | Creator, Ascending Leaders in Color | Asset-Based Language Auditor | Hornet Nest Stirrer

    Hey hey LinkedIn Peeps! Ngl, it's been pretty tumultuous over the last couple of months revealing many feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. And finding a space to have courageous conversations has been near impossible leading to poor mental and emotional wellbeing. But I genuinely believe folks across the spectrum have been craving a space to truly speak from the ?? and listen from the ??. A space where they can take steps towards coming together and working collectively so that our communities can thrive!!! #AscendingLeadersInColor (ALC) is a space where difficult dialogue can happen with people leaving knowing that they've not only actively listened, but that they themselves have been heard. This is the first step to healing. ???? In the ALC space, leaders of color can authentically be real, reconnect with other peeps of color, and reclaim every part of who they are so that they lead with more authenticity, courage, and joy in ALL the spaces they occupy. And ALC is also where white folks in dedicated spaces can reflect, relearn, and reemerge stronger allies in the fight for basic human rights. ??? So why am I telling you all this??? Well let me tell you! ?? Britta Homelvig and I are ready to launch the next two cohorts of #AscendingLeadersInColor (ALC) here in Pima County! One alumnus described her ALC experience as "“nothing shy of exceptional,” adding that her cohort "pulled back the veil in a way that I’ve never experienced in other programs. And to be able to do that in the space of peers… (it’s) truly transformational!” ?? So mark your calendars! ?? The dates for the next in-person cohorts are: April 8, 15 May 13, 20 June 17, 24 July 8, 22 August 12, 26 We will be meeting from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm AZ Time. Location to be determined. There are only 20 slots available. Ten (10) for Peeps of Color and ten (10) for white allies. If you are interested EVEN if you do not live in Pima County, please click this form here https://lnkd.in/gAnBjmaV ???? ???? For more info about ALC visit 4 Da Hood at 4dahood.com/alc-fellowship. #MovingEquityForward #forthehoodforthegood #courageousconversations P.S. The pics include some ALC alumni and perhaps future alumni! ??????????????????

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    Hey hey LinkedIn Folks! We are just days away from our founder, Frank Velásquez Jr., speaking at the Nonprofit Marketing Summit: Evolve, hosted by Community Boost , on March 4–6, 2025! This year marks the 10th Nonprofit Marketing Summit—a groundbreaking event focused on helping nonprofits adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving digital world. ?? Highlights: ?? 80+ sessions to inspire and equip your nonprofit ???? ???? Networking with 25,000+ nonprofit leaders ?? Insights that align with this year's theme: Evolve Join Frank, Maria Bryan, and Diana Farias Heinrich on the March 5 at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET for a panel discussion on "The Future of Ethical Storytelling in Nonprofit Marketing." The recent attack on DEI programs makes this ever so timely. Let's evolve together! Save your free seat with the link below: https://lnkd.in/gBFQ_Etw #EvolveTogether #2025NonprofitMarketingSummit

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    4 Da Hood

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    Please join us for our founder's presentation with DisruptHR Arizona! The time is now to have courageous conversations in these turbulent times. But creating the right container, fostering a protected space, to have these conversations is so so critical! Frank Velásquez Jr. will take you through how circles and circle agreements help create the environment needed to have difficult dialogue. We hope to see you at Gentle Ben's on April 10, 2025! #ThePowerOfCircles #CourageousConversations #forthehoodforthegood

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    DisruptHR Arizona

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    ??Another Speaker Revealed!?? The excitement for DisruptHR Arizona on April 10th in Tucson keeps building, and we’re dropping another must-see speaker who’s bringing bold ideas and powerful insights to the stage! ?? Introducing… Frank Velásquez Jr.! ?? Frank is a Storyteller Extraordinaire, Social Justice Warrior, and equity-driven changemaker who knows the power of meaningful conversations. As the Founder of 4 Da Hood and the Ascending Leaders in Color program, he’s dedicated to helping leaders show up with authenticity, courage, and joy—because for him, advancing equity isn’t just a job, it’s a movement. His talk, "The Power of Circles: Fostering Protected Spaces for Courageous Conversations," dives into how restorative circle practices create psychologically safe spaces where all voices are heard. By fostering open, honest, and accountable dialogue, these spaces help teams address workplace challenges, strengthen relationships, and build true understanding. ?? Date: April 10th, 2025 ?? Time: 4:30pm - Event Starts ?? Where: Gentle Ben's ??? Tickets & details: https://lnkd.in/gFEYQsnY Use code: EB for early-bird savings before it's gone at the end of the week

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    We’re excited to repost this! Our founder, Frank Vela?squez Jr. , will be the lunch keynote speaker on March 25 at the Arizona Food Bank Network ‘s 2025 conference in Phoenix! Inspired by a recent conversation during an #AscendingLeadersInColor circle, Frank believes when we create the right conditions to have difficult conversations it will behind to bring us back to opening our minds and hearts. ?? And when that happens, we can work together again towards making a space for everyone to live, love, laugh, and prosper. #AdvancingEquity

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    Arizona Food Bank Network

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    ??We're just 32 days away from?the Arizona Food Bank Annual Conference! This year, we're thrilled to welcome TWO keynote speakers, starting with our lunch keynote speaker Frank Velásquez Jr. CEO of?4 Da Hood—an organization dedicated to helping people of color thrive in spaces that were designed to exclude them. Through professional development in storytelling, donor engagement, DEI Implementation, etc., 4 Da Hood empowers communities to break barriers. Mr. Velásquez’s keynote will help us change our perspectives and strengthen the communities around us by exploring: ???Why “agreeing to disagree” can block deeper connections ???Tools for creating safe spaces for tough conversations ???Strategies for building trust and psychological safety ??How to shift from debate to dialogue through active listening Stay tuned to meet the keynote speaker kicking off the conference.?We cannot wait to see some of you there!

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    Hawwa M.

    Project Management and Communications for Nonprofits

    When we think about the richest people in history, names like Jeff Bezos might come to mind. But history tells a different story. African King Mansa Musa of the Mali Empire was possibly the richest man in history, with an estimated worth of over $400 billion in today's dollars, surpassing Jeff Bezos' wealth. In fact, his wealth was so vast it was described as incalculable. In 1324, Mansa Musa set out on a pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca with tens of thousands of people and camels carrying 300 pounds of gold each. When he passed through Egypt, he spent and gave away so much gold that the overall value of gold decreased in Egypt for the next 12 years. His giving wasn’t just about wealth redistribution. - He funded libraries. - Built mosques. - Established learning centers. - Built infrastructure that transformed Mali into a hub of education and culture. It was about giving generations the ability to preserve their history and expand their knowledge. Because true wealth isn’t what you hoard - it’s what you pass on. That’s the kind of wealth that never runs out. Happy Black History Month (Even if Google would rather pretend it doesn’t exist.)

    • A historical map illustration of Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, depicted wearing a golden crown and holding a golden orb in his left hand while seated on a throne. He is dressed in flowing robes and holds a scepter in his right hand. The map, adorned with red and green guide lines, includes various labeled locations, buildings, and other geographical markers. The illustration highlights Mansa Musa's immense wealth and influence, symbolized by the gold elements in his attire and possessions.
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    Catch our founder, Frank Vela?squez Jr. , at Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) ‘s 2024 AFP Lead Conference! He’s gonna rock the stage talking about why dedicated spaces empower PoC and White Allies to lead together!! If you’re attending, don’t miss this one of a kind sesh!

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    Frank Vela?squez Jr.

    Keynote Speaker | Corporate Trainer | Storyteller Extraordinaire | Social Justice Warrior | Community Connector | Creator, Ascending Leaders in Color | Asset-Based Language Auditor | Hornet Nest Stirrer

    Hey hey LinkedIn Peeps: I’m in cool St. Louis presenting tomorrow on Unity in Distinction: How Dedicated Spaces Empower PoC and White Allies to Lead Together. ???? ???? As I shared in a previous post, I’ve really embraced that these dedicated spaces are healing spaces. I’ll get to share with attendees at Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) ‘s #2024AFPLEAD conference, the positive impact this approach has had in empowering PoC and helping allies emerge as stronger allies. ??? This is a powerful sesh, as those who attended last year’s Nonprofit Storytelling Conference can attest! And those who have actually gone through #AscendingLeadersInColor can also attest!! ???? I’m looking forward to how conference attendees respond! I hope it’s just like last year’s group!!! ???? Stay tuned! ?? Talk soon!! #UnityInDistinction #HealingSpaces

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    We’re under a month from the only summit solely dedicated to advancing ethical fundraising and storytelling practices in the nonprofit world. The Ethical Nonprofit Summit, a virtual event, launches on September 19, 2024 at 9am PST. (Recordings will be available to everyone who registers.) Diana Farias Heinrich, Maria Bryan, and Frank Velásquez Jr. personally invite you to learn from experts sharing their wisdom on storytelling trauma, informed consent, empowering language, case studies, and much more. You’re gonna walk away with tangible ways to disrupt the way things have always been done to fostering a sense of togetherness with the very communities you've sought to help. You've got until August 31, to use this unique discount code to save 15%: 4DAHOOD15 Take that first step (or the next step) on your ethical storytelling and fundraising journey! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gibYVQv7. See you soon!

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    4 Da Hood

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    This one-of-a-kind experience is less than 48 hours away! You'll get a full two hours to be a part of the conversation. Our founder, Frank Velásquez Jr., won't be a talking head. It's truly going to be a space to share stories, and in the process maybe learn a little more about ourselves and each other. All we ask is that you lean into the discomfort. Frank is adept at keeping things real while being respectful because the work we do around racial and gender equity is not easy. In fact, it's hard as hell. But we need each other. We can't do it alone. So come ready to be a part of the solution and to take the steps in leading collectively! #movingracialequityforward #AscendingLeadersInColor

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    And it’s FREE!!!!!!!! Our founder, Frank Vela?squez Jr. , will share how distinct spaces help all of us become stronger leaders in our communities! Register below for an amazing two hours of reflection and a shared purpose of doing the work for our communities that honors and uplifts them!

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    4 Da Hood

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    Hey Folks! Frank Vela?squez Jr. , our founder, will be joining powerhouse Angela Barnes, MBA, CFRE in speaking at the 2024 Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global) LEAD conference!!! His sesh, “Unity in Distinction: How Dedicated Spaces Empower PoC and White Allies to Lead Together,” is one you don’t want to miss! Imagine bringing your full, authentic self into leadership spaces without fear of judgment or others’ discomfort. The reality is that access to these spaces requires People of Color to leave behind the very things that make them authentic in order to “fit” in. And white allies often don’t understand why. In this session, Frank invites folks to share their experiences and explores how dedicated learning spaces empower leaders and foster deep connections. PoC and white allies will leave the session appreciating each other’s perspective and be better equipped to collectively lead with more authenticity and joy, and in the process transform our communities. Apply for one of these scholarships to experience a leadership conference like no other! #MovingRacialEquityForward

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