Hope Community, Inc.

We’ve been collaborating with the Artist in Residence program over at @artsmia and local artists to put on programming in the Minneapolis Parks! Check it out!

Join us and our amazing honorees at this Sunday's free event, Black Girl Joy, at 2pm held at Midtown Global Market. See our event page for details!

Carmen is a powerhouse committed to the people and unapologetically seeking peace and justice for the communities she serves. She is an incredible and intentional mentor and advocate for the disadvantaged. She is a changemaker and conduit of #blackgirljoy.

Meet Carmen Means, another honoree at Sunday's event Black Girl Joy! Carmen is a Pastor, activist, and Executive Director of the CANDO neighborhood where George Floyd was murdered.

She is a changemaker and conduit of #blackgirljoy. Join our healing space to celebrate Black women this Sunday, May 16 at 2pm. See our Black Girl Joy event page for details!

Neda is the founder and CEO of Project DIVA, a non-profit organization committed to the personal and professional development of young Black girls. Neda has been an incredible mentor, big sister, youth advocate and community leader to countless young women.

Meet Neda Kellogg, another honoree for Black Girl Joy!

She is a changemaker and conduit of #blackgirljoy. Black Girl Joy will be held this Sunday, May 16, at the Midtown Global Market, and starts at 2pm. See more details on the event page on Facebook!

Maya is an author, artist, social worker, influencer, and activist. She’s responsible for the song and coloring book “Hey, Pretty” and the children’s book “Your Hue Looks Good on You”. She is intentional about Black children recognizing and owning their natural God given beauty.

Meet one of our Black Girl Joy honorees, Maya Marchelle!

This event was curated by Super Women Achieving Great Goals (SWAGG), and funded by the @mplsfoundation

We’ll be honoring leaders who serve in various capacities and sectors, have live performances, free food and more! Although we are exclusively commemorating Black women, all are welcome and encouraged to attend!

“Black Girl Joy” is a healing space to celebrate Black women. With all that’s happening in the Twin Cities, it’s important to recognize those who are often at the forefront of organizing, protesting, serving, and protecting the community.

Class fees are sliding scale based on income, with scholarship opportunities if you qualify. Interviews are THIS WEEK, so learn more and apply here!: ndc-mn.org/planit/

Gain the skills you need and create a business plan to give your business dream the jumpstart it needs. Take the steps to open your own coffee shop, salon, photography business, or any business!

Do you have an idea for a business that you want to make a reality within the next few years? Or do you have a side job that you love, and want to make full time? You can learn everything you need to know during this spring's session through Neighborhood Development Center.