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Project Ready

Project Ready stands with its partners and members to create the conditions for their undeniable presence in systems of civic engagement. This presence converts into catalytic influence, yielding positive change in Black and Brown communities on behalf of young people.

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Dear America, A Letter from Black Women

As America teeters on the brink, “Dear America: A Letter from Black Women” illuminates the untold story of Black women while exploring their pivotal role in shaping the nation's political history and the contemporary fight to protect the democracy they've long upheld. From scholars to activists, this feature film amplifies the diverse voices of Black women as they mobilize to defend their rights and the future of American democracy in the face of rising threats.

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The Radical Reclamation Institue

Ready to share your voice with the world? I’ll help you develop your podcast concept, create a content strategy, and launch with confidence. From episode planning to production tips, we’ll build your podcast for growth and impact.

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The Dear America Project

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The Dear America Project is a multimedia movement reclaiming the voices of the disenfranchised and turning them into tools for systemic change. From the groundbreaking film Dear America: A Letter from Black Women to the national talk show Dear America with Shennell Barnes to storytelling installations and cultural campaigns—this work doesn’t just raise awareness; it rewrites what’s possible.

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The Black and Brown Princess Project

​We seek to cultivate a world where Black and Brown girls embrace the inherent beauty of their skin, recognize their limitless potential, and confidently stand in their power. Through distributing dolls that reflect their unique identities, we aim to combat systemic stereotypes, elevate self-esteem, and empower young girls to see themselves as beautiful, worthy, and capable of achieving anything they set their minds. By creating representations that honor the diversity of Black and Brown beauty, we are planting seeds of self-love and belonging in girls' hearts from the cradle to adolescence, fostering a generation of confident, empowered leaders."

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The Sanctuary

A place where healing becomes revolutionary.
The Sanctuary is a 4,000-square-foot in-person and digital hub where Women of Color and other historically excluded communities come to rest, restore, and reclaim. Through healing circles, wellness workshops, policy labs, and storytelling sessions, the Sanctuary isn’t a retreat from the world—it’s the training ground for those ready to rebuild it.

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Between the Silence

In this raw and revelatory memoir, Between the Silence: Letters from the Fractured Core of a Black Marriage, a Black woman's journey through marriage, motherhood, and divorce unfolds through intimate letters and soul-stirring poetry. Beginning on a lonely Independence Day in 2021, the author sits in an empty house with her three children, confronting the end of her marriage and embarking on an unexpected path toward self-discovery.

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