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This page has been developed and shared to support us in this journey to build our economic base and pursue our happiness.

When we say "We all we got" this is why... Statistics have shown that Black women are...
1.) the most educated
2.) the most under-paid
3.) AND the most affected by work-place hostility & exclusion

We are descendants of/ survivors of - the worst crime against humanity and transmuted trauma is attached to both, our DNA and memories. We press to the mark of seeking joy and fulfilment in this journey though often times without emotional, financial, and general life support to bring our visions to fruition. Yes, we are visionaries though many of these dreams are deferred as we seem to ide is "survival mode".
If you need a "job-hunting" break, here is a suggestion. Skip the mainstream job sites for a while. Try: Also know that you are not being “rejected” everywhere— you're just not being seen by the right people. Your gifts are intact. The world’s failure to recognize them doesn’t diminish them. But it can erode your confidence. You may need help reframing self-worth outside of capitalism for now. Create a mantra like: “I don’t have to shrink to survive.” And say it - say it out loud!

Pivot to “Adjacent” Careers with Stability: For example, here are adjacent roles for a person with an artistic background:

User Interface (UI) or UX Designer:  Your design training is perfect; UX bootcamps can fill in tech gaps.
Marketing Coordinator/Designer: These are easier to land at nonprofits, schools, and startups.
E-learning Developer (Canva, Adobe, etc.): Growing demand in remote education.
Brand Specialist / Social Media Designer: Small businesses need this.
Print Production / Packaging Designer: Often under the radar but hiring.
Public Sector Design Jobs (City, County, State): These jobs do hire diverse applicants. Look under “communications” or “visual media.”

Artists tend to be more introverted and should be encouraged to network
What You Can Do to Support Others: 
  • Help them write resumes, bios and cover letters
  • Be an “accountability buddy” and encourage them to apply for 2–3 jobs weekly, in line with their vision.
  • Introduce them to friends, not just employers, who may need work they offer.
  • Remind them often: that identity is not the problem. The system is.
FREELANCE WEBSITES
Freelanzing  This platform accommodates nearly every freelancing website with news, crowdsourcing, contests and resources.
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