Working While Black

Black workers have seen it all! Last hired-First fired…Concrete ceilings…Doing more – paid less…Join us as we discuss our experiences Working While Black; and gain insights on exercising your rights on the job, learning your rights, and organizing your workplace. We’ll dive into issues that impact the job market, define …

Working While Black Stories

As Black Workers, our truths are too often distorted and we are told that our experiences are imagined. As a part of the Working While Black Expo, you are invited to visit our mobile video booth to record and share your experiences of Working While Black. The NBWCP will feature …

Black Voices, Black Votes

Black workers are in crisis. For centuries, we have been denied equal access to opportunities that allow us to build better lives for ourselves and our families. This problem still persists today. Black workers nationwide are experiencing a dual jobs crisis characterized by disproportionately high levels of unemployment and low-wage work.  Elected officials …

Black Health Matters

Your health is your wealth. Meditate, sing, join a Zumba class, practice yoga and have a good time during these sessions! We’ll also share tips on stress management and more. Saturday, August 24th Location: Room 228 Yoga10am – 10:30 am Led by: Tameka Gray- Living Well Bend, stretch and reach …

Black Culture Connections

Find out how to tell a story that makes a difference, create a podcast, use political theater to organize your community and discuss whether hair should be destiny. Saturday, August 24th Location: Room 102B Podcasting Power: Using Podcasting to Amplify Hidden Histories, Contemporary Struggles and the Political Power of Black …

Black Knowledge Exchange

Work smarter not harder. Gain valuable insights on managing your finances, handling legal issues, and other ways to level up. Saturday, August 24th Location: Room 226 Making Moves to Move Baltimore10 am – 12 pm Led by: Alyxandra Goodwin- Action Center on Race and the Economy An accessible, hands-on research …

Black Table Talks

Featuring insightful guests and no-holds-barred topics, we’ll discuss everything from being LGBTQ and Black at work to corporate clapbacks. Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 Location: Gymnasium How to Clap Back and Not Lose Your Job10 am – 11 am Hosted by: Carmen Berkeley- Civitas Public Affairs Group & Neneki Lee- Service …