Breastfeeding Sisterhood

Founded to address disparities in lactation access for Black mothers, this support network pairs new parents with Black-certified lactation consultants and peer counselors, offering culturally competent feeding guidance and emotional care.

Elephant In My Room

Elephant In My Room is a Washington‑D.C. vintage boutique dedicated to “saving grandma’s clothes” and re‑circulating curated style with sustainability and soul. Located at 806 Upshur St NW, it offers community learners and style seekers a mindful alternative to fast fashion.

Black Urban Growers

Karen Washington is a Bronx‑based food‑justice pioneer who co‑founded Rise & Root Farm and the organization Black Urban Growers. Her work reclaims urban land, designs food‑producing landscapes in underserved neighborhoods, and educates communities about food sovereignty and edible landscape design.

Scott Burnhard

Scott Burnhard integrates calisthenics, mindful movement, and raw food living to help individuals unlock their full potential. A committed community leader, he operates on the principle of "each one, teach one," fostering collective growth through workshops and shared knowledge. By teaching how to achieve vitality through intentional movement and nutrition, he empowers others to build strength and reclaim their well-being while staying deeply connected to the community.

Broly Gainz

Born in Bed-Stuy with roots in Jamaica, Broly Gainz transformed his personal journey of healing from injury into a mission to inspire others through calisthenics. Known for his intense focus and authentic community spirit, he empowers everyone from beginners to athletes to build vitality through disciplined, natural movement. His commitment to genuine connection serves as a beacon of pride, proving that hard work and dedication allow anyone to transform their body and life without a gym.

Goku Pump

CEO of Calisthenics Dept™, integrates bodyweight mastery and disciplined movement to help people of all ages, from youth to elders, strengthen the body with intention. Rooted in a deep respect for the community, his approach transcends traditional gym routines to foster a lifestyle built on healthy habits, mental clarity, and genuine connection. By teaching how to achieve elite physical development using the environment around you, he empowers individuals to build strength while remaining grounded, accessible, and connected to the people and places that matter most.

Nicholas Brooklyn

Nicholas Brooklyn has been a cornerstone of natural wellness and holistic living in the community for over 52 years. Founded as a family business and now Black-woman-owned and operated, they specialize in high-quality herbal remedies, organic supplements, and traditional self-care essentials. From African washcloths and raw Batana oil to their signature house blends, they are dedicated to helping their neighbors and visitors achieve a healthier lifestyle for the mind, body, and soul.

Black Farm Street Inc.

A Black-led agricultural hub transforming under-resourced blocks into vibrant corridors of fresh food, youth leadership, and local commerce. Through training, entrepreneurship pathways, and community farming, Black Farm Street shows that Black neighborhoods hold the power to feed, teach, and economically uplift themselves—right where they are.

Acta Non Verba: Youth Urban Farm Project

ANV empowers youth to reclaim urban land, grow food, and build sustainable futures. Through hands-on farming and mentorship, it turns ecological knowledge into lasting community agency.

National Black Farmers Association (NBFA)

A national advocacy organization advancing land rights, economic equity, and agricultural opportunity for Black farmers. NBFA strengthens growers through education, legal support, and policy-driven solutions.

Southeastern African American Farmers’ Organic Network (SAAFON)

A network supporting Black farmers practicing organic, Afro-ecological agriculture. SAAFON preserves ancestral knowledge while helping growers build sustainable, culturally rooted farming systems.

Southern Black Farmers Community-Led Fund

A community-directed fund investing in Southern Black farmers. By pairing capital with local leadership, it revitalizes rural economies and strengthens the agricultural legacy of Black growers.

National Black Food & Justice Alliance (NBFJA)

A national coalition advancing Black food sovereignty and land justice. Through organizing, policy work, and community-led strategy, NBFJA strengthens Black land stewards and builds power for self-determined, thriving communities.

Boston Farms Community Land Trust

Owns urban farms and enables Black farmers in Roxbury and Dorchester to grow food, build wealth, and lead sustainably. Through innovative land stewardship, Boston Farms fosters thriving neighborhoods rooted in equity and intergenerational impact.

Green Boots Veteran Community Horticulture Marketplace

Supports veteran and community growers in Detroit with education, markets, and land access. Green Boots strengthens Black neighborhoods by turning agricultural skills into economic, social, and ecological agency.

Black Star Farmers / Black Oregon Land Trust

Community-driven projects building Black-led land ownership in Oregon. By fusing agriculture, equity, and education, these initiatives cultivate thriving rural and urban Black communities.

Resora Retreat & Farm

Modern continuation of the historic New Communities land trust, combining retreat programs with working farms. Resora demonstrates that Black-led land stewardship, ecological mastery, and cultural preservation can flourish simultaneously.

Black Dirt Farm Collective

A Black-led collective reclaiming land, cultivating food, and restoring ancestral connections. Through regenerative farming, seed-keeping, and community education, they turn land into a sanctuary for healing, growth, and Black abundance.

Agrarian Trust

Supports shared-ownership land models (“Agrarian Commons”), including for Black farmers and marginalized communities. Agrarian Trust demonstrates how collective stewardship transforms land into enduring platforms for equity, agency, and thriving.

New Communities, Inc.

A historic Black collective farm and land trust founded in 1969. New Communities models intergenerational land stewardship, community-led agriculture, and sustainable economic systems that preserve both culture and wealth.