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WE WORK WITH
BLACK
FAMILIES TO
PROTECT
BLACK
GENIUS.

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We are all genius. And together, we can affirm, protect, and care for each other and our children by building the knowledge, community, and power we need.

What we do

Resources

Our research and tools put power back in the hands of communities and help teachers draw from the wisdom of parents.
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Programs

Our programs are designed for parents, educators, and artists to dream and build better environments for Black and Brown children to.
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Events

We bring our community together in person and online to learn, celebrate, and activate our collective genius.
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“We believe that the community is whole and has what it needs. Our work is truly about allowing the community to be well together.”
– Carlton Johnson
“This is the type of space that makes you want to be better for the sake of your people.”
– Arssante Malone
“It’s great to be in community with others, focusing on what a liberated future could be for Black people without boundaries or limitations.”
– Dreamship Fellow

    Events

    Black Genius Fest ’26

    February 28 @ 5:00 pm
    Black Genius Fest is an immersive day of culture, creation, and celebration. This February, we take over Parrish Street—once the…
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    An Allowance to Heal: Ancestral Healing Practices to Disrupt Generational Patterns

    October 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Black Genius Fest is an immersive day of culture, creation, and celebration. This February, we take over Parrish Street—once the…
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    It Just Hits Different!

    September 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    As Black parents, we understand that systems and our history and culture shape our experiences of loss. In this two-part…
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    “It’s great to be in community with others . . ., focusing on what a liberated future could be for Black people without boundaries or limitations.”
    – Dreamship Fellow

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