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We are committed to creating transformative and impactful work in professional and educational settings, but most of our time is spent in our actual communities. That is why nuwave has committed itself to creating transformative community events that uplift and celebrate Black and Brown folks.
the black experience
BX’ 23
With the inaugural event of the Black Experience being a hit we had to put it on again. (www.blackexperiencevt.com) . Instead of celebrating Juneteenth, this time we used BX’23 to end Black History month with a bang; and that we did! Before the festivities, we hosted a health event in partnership with UVMMC; providing free health screenings. Shuttle transportation to and from both events were also provided thanks to GMP.
Now at the festivities, we brought back some local Black musicians and spoken word artists and welcomed new performers. New to BX was our headliner performance from world famous Philadanco! We also welcomed back local Black lead community organizations to further increase visibility and support with the greater public. We also welcomed back iconic Angela Davis as our headliner for our fireside discussion also featuring Dr. Tricia Rose!
BX’ 22
We started the work through our inaugural Black Experience (www.blackexperiencevt.com) event in June of 2022. We built our programming around 3 core pillars: Culture | Community | Education.
We celebrated culture by bringing together local Black musicians and spoken word performers. We celebrated community by featuring local Black lead community organizations in an effort to increase visibility and support with the greater public. We celebrated education by having an all Black female panel discussion headlined by the iconic Angela Davis.
We hope to make BX a staple of Black History Month and a cultural celebration of one of the most underrepresented communities in the second Whitest state in the US.
our nuwsletter
Welcome to the nuwave nuwsletter! Our nuwsletter is a monthly installment that allows us to discuss current events, share educational resources, and highlight local and virtual events that center around the BIPOC community and DEI initiatives. Subscribe here on our website or LinkedIn to be the first to gain access to our content! Happy learning!
awards
2022 VBSR Young Changemaker award winner Emiliano Void with Terry Ehrich Award for Lifetime Achievement winner Curtiss Reed Jr. Photo by Isora Lithgow Creations
VBSR 2022 Young Changemaker Award
The VBSR Young Changemaker Award recognizes an individual under age 40 who has led the formation of a socially responsible enterprise that has been in operation three or more years. Nominees must be under age 40 during the nomination period, and an owner or employee of a VBSR member in good standing. The award seeks to recognize both entrepreneurs and those that have led change within companies/organizations.
The awardee was selected based on their demonstrated ability to 1) use the power of business to advance innovative solutions to society’s challenges and 2) maximize productivity while ensuring sustainability for the good of the planet, their employees, their community and economic growth in Vermont.
non-profit
Founding Member of Accelerate Auto, Emiliano Void, pictured as the first Black Person on the cover of the largest Canadian Automotive Publication Feb 2021
Accelerate Auto
Accelerate Auto is the first Black centered non-profit to span all major parts of the Canadian Automotive Industry. It brings together representation from manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, dealerships, media, aftermarket, and other pillars of the industry, with the objective of using lived experience as a vehicle for change.
The focus of the non profit is to increase representation for Black folks across the industry, as well as increasing the number of Black folks in leadership and ownership positions.
To find out more about the work of Accelerate Auto, you can check out their website at www.accelerateauto.ca