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At BBRIDGE, we recognize that the cycle of abuse is complex and deeply rooted. Growing up in an abusive home makes individuals 75% more likely to become perpetrators themselves. Often, people unconsciously mirror what they have seen repeatedly, even when they don’t want to. Breaking this cycle requires a holistic approach—one that addresses survivors’ needs and provides perpetrators the tools to heal, change, and grow. That’s why BBRIDGE is working on manualized interventions for couples, fostering understanding, accountability, and healthier relationship dynamics. By helping perpetrators who are willing to break the cycle and learn new behaviors, we aim to create lasting change for families and communities. Breaking the cycle means transforming not just individuals, but entire systems of harm into systems of healing. Ogechi Christine Kalu has a book which hopes to be a manulized intervention for Black couples, it teaches intentional and healthy communication and hold couples accountable for the actions they take to protect and respect each other - intentionally. The deal as Bbridge is to preach healthy, safer, Black Love for the benefit of our people, our children, and our community.

Today, we acknowledge Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery and honoring the Black community's strength. At Be Well Kentucky, we value inclusive care for all. Let's work together for a future where everyone gets the support they need. Learn more about our approach to racial-based stress and trauma: https://lnkd.in/ecPPU7yT

Tomorrow is Juneteenth! On this day, we commemorate the significant turning point in American history marking the end of slavery. While Juneteenth celebrates emancipation, the legacy of segregation in housing persists. Recognizing this ongoing challenge, Acts Housing is working diligently to close the Black homeownership gap. Read our full blog on the history of black homeownership in Milwaukee and how Acts is working to support individuals to build wealth through homeownership. https://lnkd.in/gw-AwstN

Come join us as we engage in a conversation about unpacking the heaviness of racial stress and trauma and discuss how to thrive in your environments. This conversation is for Black professionals who holds any role in organizations. #stress #racialttrauma #professionaldevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #heartwork #community Register Here ???????????? https://lnkd.in/g4FhM2q6

On behalf of U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., I want to extend our heartfelt thoughts, prayers, and unwavering support to all those impacted by the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires in California. This tragedy has not only claimed homes and displaced families but also burned to the ground businesses that served as vital cornerstones of their communities. Our hearts are especially heavy for the Black and minority-owned businesses in Altadena that have been lost. Altadena holds a unique and powerful history as a haven for Black families striving for economic stability and opportunity during the Civil Rights era. It has long been a community where generations of families thrived, overcoming discriminatory housing practices and building a legacy of racial and economic diversity. What you may not hear in the mainstream news is the deeper loss these fires represent. Beyond the celebrity mansions and movie landmarks reduced to ashes, they have threatened a historic and resilient community. Altadena’s legacy as a rare land of opportunity for Black Americans must not be forgotten. We stand with these residents and business owners as they navigate this unimaginable loss, and we remain committed to advocating for their recovery and resilience. If you or someone you know has been impacted by these fires, here are resources to assist you: Read more https://conta.cc/3DPQCeR

Check out "Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America," by UW Law's inaugural James E. Jones Jr. Chair, Bernadette Atuahene. By following the lives of two Detroit grandfathers, one Black and the other white, and their grandchildren, Atuahene tells a riveting tale about racist policies, how they take root, why they flourish and who profits. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ztlaS0.

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In the wake of Sonya Massey's tragic death, our hearts are heavy with sorrow and outrage. As we continually discuss public safety strategies, we must confront a painful question: What does "safety" truly mean for Black women who seek protection within their own homes, only to face fatal outcomes from the very individuals sworn to safeguard their lives? We rebuke this state-sanctioned violence; it is unacceptable and intolerable. We say her name, Sonya Massey. We carry her memory, and we remember the countless others who have suffered similar fates. This cycle of trauma and terror is not an incident; it is generational, an echo of heartache that repeats through our communities. In solidarity with the Anti Terror Police Project, we recently gathered for a rally and vigil, creating an altar adorned with flowers as a tribute to Sonya. Holding a rose intended as an offering, I allowed myself to envision a world where Black women are safe, appreciated, cared for, and loved. This fleeting moment of peace only strengthened my determination to transform this vision into reality. We are not seeking excuses. We demand genuine, effective solutions. Our call is for justice, accountability, and the reimagining of a society where communities can thrive in true safety, unthreatened by those meant to protect them. To Sonya's family and to all touched by this and other acts of state violence, we offer our solidarity and love. Even as we grieve, we hold onto hope—a fierce belief that together we can create pathways to healing and construct the safe communities we all deserve. In this moment of reckoning, let us channel our collective pain into strategy, rage into action, and let our cries for change roar until they can no longer be ignored.

Just read one of those stories that hits you right in the heart – a community coming together in ways the news rarely covers. These moments of are happening every day, and have always happened and are what truly matter. When we come together, #everyonewins It’s about more than individual success; it’s about #building something bigger that lasts. Collaboration is like finding a new family member out in the world who shares your vision. That’s how you create #legacy– by #uniting with others to build something that #impacts #generations. #CommunityFirst #CollaborationIsKey #LegacyBuilding #WeAllWin #PurposeDriven #CollectiveSuccess #ImpactfulLeadership

This is the America my “tribe” strives for daily. This story isn’t the exception, but it must be fostered. If you want this, too, please do a bit more to: ?Broaden your community. Coalition — the great Barbara Smith once told me — IS discomfort. ?Learn outside your comfort zone. Let this article be a starting point. Was your family redlined? Or, did they prosper BECAUSE of redlining? (Don’t know what I’m taking about? Pick up “The Color of Law” at your local library.) ?Check in with your vulnerable friends: Elders, immigrants, people with disabilities, BIPOC folks, and your queer BFF’s! Ask how they’re doing. See if they need help to register, vote — or support on an issue that doesn’t just plague them, but their wider community. ?Be civically active! ?Do just a bit more. Work at the polls on Election Day. Write Postcards. Take a trip to suburban Philly to door knock! ?And stay active! It’s really gratifying to serve on my local community board. Instead of feeling helpless — be engaged!