The Conscious Connect CDC

We reimagine and redevelop underutilized spaces for the purposes of education, culture, health, + peace — so that success is not defined by zip codes.

[Brooke Spurlock @BSpurlockSNS]

Ohio Historical Marker will honor Springfield’s first Black physician
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🎉🎈Please help us with Luke a happy birthday!!

As our Operations Coordinator, he keeps our Springfield pocket parks in world-class condition and restocks all of our Houses of Knowledge with free books.

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Join us September 24, 6–8pm @ Kore 4 for The Southside Exchange with incoming city commissioners:

🗳️ Larry Ricketts
🗳️ Andy Rigsbee
🗳️ Chris Wallace.

This is your chance to learn about their priorities, and to share your dreams.

👉🏽 register today: https://t.co/Rh81pK1AST

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The inaugural Rose City Black Business Month #AwardsBrunch of the #SouthsideIncubator was one for the ages.

It’s important that we give people their flowers, while they can still smell them. Congratulations again to all the awardees.

🌹 #RoseCityBBM #WeAreTheRoses 🌹

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On this #MissionMonday, we’re reflecting on the power of entrepreneurship and community!

Last week, we hosted our Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification Workshop in partnership with the City of Springfield + Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC). #RoseCityBBM 🌹

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Neighborhood marker placed in Springfield for ‘local legend’ Mary Anne Riley https://t.co/nEezYFiD16

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🌹Johnny Lytle Innovation Award🌹

Congrats to Dorian Hunter – Art Noire 💚

Dorian is revolutionizing how Black stories are told and how cultural communities thrive.

🎉 Celebrate Aug 30 @ Rose City Black Business Awards Brunch! 🎟️ https://t.co/caaLA9Ckm2

[Daytonlibrary @Daytonlibrary]

Episode 3 of Cataloging the Culture is out now! Dr. Karlos L. Marshall talks with Dr. W. Tali Hairston, Board President of Seattle Public Library, about leadership, community, and libraries as drivers of cultural change. Listen now on our site or your favorite podcast app.

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🌹Rising Enterprise Award 🌹

Congrats to Camille Buford – Leerah’s Vegan Treats LLC 💚

From plant-based passion to a thriving biz, Camille honors her grandmothers’ legacy through her food.

🎉 Celebrate Aug 30 @ Rose City Black Business Awards Brunch! 🎟️ https://t.co/oFwPdqh30I

[The Conscious Connect CDC @TheConscious__]

📚✨ We’re launching the Haitian Literature Challenge — a summer reading adventure celebrating Haitian authors & stories!

📖 Complete your Bingo Board in July & August for a chance to win gift cards, tees & books!

📍Visit @ClarkLibraryOH or The Literacy Center to find books.

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Our co-founded, Moses, had a ton of fun reading during the Hometown Heroes Storytime. #BlackMenRead 📚

[Daytonlibrary @Daytonlibrary]

Thank you to our guest reader Moses Mbeseha for reading "Please, Baby, Please" by Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee.

Our next Hometown Heroes Storytime is on July 7 at the Main Library featuring Rodney Veal, a choreographer, artist, educator, & producer!

https://t.co/PRT5PiaZ3x