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Senator T’wina Nobles named as inaugural CEO of Black Future Co-op Fund

The co-founders of the Black Future Co-op Fund, Washington’s first cooperative philanthropy created by and for Black people, today announced that they have selected Senator T’wina Nobles to serve as the organization’s first CEO. Nobles is one of the four founding architects, and currently serves as Washington state senator of the 28th Legislative District. ✨… Continue reading Senator T’wina Nobles named as inaugural CEO of Black Future Co-op Fund

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Billion Dollar Business Mindset

Happy National Small Business week! ✨Today I presented at the 7th Annual South Sound Business Summit. Paul Long coordinated a very informative event that was a great value (only $25 for 10 speakers) and packed with important information about business finance, marketing, values, legacy, sales, mindset, and so much more. My talk focused on my… Continue reading Billion Dollar Business Mindset

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Sisterhood in the City 💘 2022

Hello Sisterhood in the City Family! 💕 I miss you all so, so much!! We are very excited to start 2022 programming with all of you. Sisterhood in the City is a FREE mentorship program for girls in our city ages 11-17. Please register here for virtual programming. We start February 27th at noon and… Continue reading Sisterhood in the City 💘 2022

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40 Under 40 Honoree

Washington State Legislature, State Senator for the 28th Legislative District | Tacoma Urban League, President and CEO Residence: Fircrest Hometown: Phenix City, Alabama First job: Car detailer Hobbies: Developing and leading camps and experiences for girls, co-organizing bike rides and hiking trips, blogging at ladies1storg.com, and reading Currently reading: Woman Evolve: Break Up with Your… Continue reading 40 Under 40 Honoree

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Week on Whidbey Island ☀️

This summer I ventured to a beautiful red cabin with a private beach for a week-long mixture of rest & relaxation as well as my daily work responsibilities. I’ll tell you what, virtual work weeks are a lot better with family, a beach, kayaks, hikes, local food, fresh crab and backyard barbecues. Of course a… Continue reading Week on Whidbey Island ☀️

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Our Black Future Co-op Fund

(pictured l to r) T’wina Nobles (President & CEO, Tacoma Urban League), Michelle Merriweather (President & CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle), Angela Jones (CEO, Washington STEM), and Andrea Caupain (CEO, Byrd Barr Place) The Black Future Co-op Fund launched June 16, 2020 in recognition of this powerful moment and the opportunity for transformational change.… Continue reading Our Black Future Co-op Fund

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Sisterhood in the City 💓 2020

Sisterhood in the City kicks-off Sunday, November 15th at 12PM for girls in our city ages 11-17. Each week we will meet virtually. Participants can register at http://www.thetacomaurbanleague.org. November 29, 2020 - Netflix watch party! December 13, 2020 - Charity card making and Big Sister/Mentor Panel. December 27, 2020 - Cooking Lesson See you all… Continue reading Sisterhood in the City 💓 2020