the collective
 
 

Welcome to Ubuntu: the Collective

a platform to spark conversations and action on the issues and opportunities impacting the global black diaspora.

 
 
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Race & Politics
For the Met Council, equity has to start with inclusive decision-making
For the Met Council, equity has to start with inclusive decision-making
The “San Francisco-fication” of Minneapolis
The “San Francisco-fication” of Minneapolis
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority Prioritizes Profits over People
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority Prioritizes Profits over People
Proposed FGC Bill is Baseless, Meaningless, and Racist
Proposed FGC Bill is Baseless, Meaningless, and Racist
 
 
Arts & Culture
We Love Marla's
We Love Marla's
Lessons from the Somali Community on Giving
Lessons from the Somali Community on Giving
Looking at Gambino’s video for This is America
Looking at Gambino’s video for This is America
Celebrating and *Side-Eying* “Black Panther”
Celebrating and *Side-Eying* “Black Panther”
 
Health & Lifestyle
10 Days, 10 Gallons of Mint Tea in Morocco
10 Days, 10 Gallons of Mint Tea in Morocco
On Sacred, Marginal Spaces (and the Blackest Moment in La Jolla)
On Sacred, Marginal Spaces (and the Blackest Moment in La Jolla)
Black Boy Joy Around the World
Black Boy Joy Around the World
Expanding the Conversation on Skin Bleaching
Expanding the Conversation on Skin Bleaching