HigherPurposeCo

Black led 501c3 economic justice nonprofit working with Black entrepreneurs,farmers, and artists in #Mississippi to build financial,cultural,and political power

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#HigherPurposeCo. is hiring:

- Entrepreneurship Institute Coordinator
- Digital Engagement Coordinator
- Business Advising & Funding Coordinator
- Business Membership Coordinator
- Finance & Grants Coordinator

Apply today at https://t.co/gJJxgLFTI5. Deadline to apply is Oct. 8.

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#HigherPurposeCo announced a historic partnership to house the North Mississippi Civil Rights Museum at the Higher Purpose Hub located Downtown Clarksdale. Learn more about our partnership and the beautiful window exhibit created by Ivory Cancer at https://t.co/LqHvOKfcVU

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#HigherPurposeCo is hiring! Apply for one of the five positions today listed on the flyer at https://t.co/gJJxgLFTI5. Deadline is October 8th and you must be a #MississippiResident.

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Join us with data journalist and CEO of The Plug, @Sherrell_Dorsey tonight at 6 p.m. CST via Facebook Live. We’re talking Shifting Policy Through Black Business Stories. The Plug is a digital news platform that covers Black innovation. We are looking forward to you joining us!

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We are excited to announce that the #MoneyPurposeSuccess Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit is back and in person at the Jackson Convention Center in Jackson, MS on September 18, 2021! Register today for free at https://t.co/xMtZm2hUsX.

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We are hosting a #CommunityWealthChat: Shifting Policy Through Black Business Stories on August 12 at 6 p.m. CST via Facebook Live. Join us with data journalist, social entrepreneur, thinker, and CEO of The Plug @Sherrell_Dorsey.

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#HigherPurposeFilms is bringing another screening of #LaboringwithHope created by HPC Business Member Dr. @nakeitraburse, CEO of @sixdims, on Tuesday, August 10 at 12 p.m. CST. Register for the screening today at https://t.co/gJJxgLFTI5.

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#HigherPurposeCo was featured in an article by @commonfutureco titled Building Black Wealth Through Financial, Physical, and Social Capital. The article highlights the work and mission of HPC. Read the article at https://t.co/7xCKkhUxk3.

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Learn more about our fellowship program at https://t.co/ckmU5hQafR. You can also still apply to become a Higher Purpose Business Member at our website.

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Meet the rest of our Fall 2021 #HigherPurposeBusinessFellows. The fellowship allows Black entrepreneurs in Mississippi the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of entrepreneurship by providing them with the tools and resources they need to expand their business.

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We are excited to announce seven of our Fall 2021 Higher Purpose Business Fellows. Over the course of seven weeks, 20 Black entrepreneurs across Mississippi will explore the world of entrepreneurship on a new level. Follow our Facebook and IG to learn more about our fellows.

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Our #HigherPurposeBusinessMembership application is open for #Mississippi #entrepreneurs, #farmers, and #artists. Apply now at https://t.co/gJJxgLFTI5. For more information, contact HPC Membership and Operations Coordinator Kristle Wardlaw at [email protected]

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Self-care #liberation is necessary at this point in order for #HigherPurposeCo to create systemic change in #Mississippi. Our entire team will have two weeks of #selfcare paid time off plus we will host an annual retreat focused on our humanity and collective power.

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We are thrilled to announce that we received a $50,000 grant from @RSFSocFinance #RacialJusticeCollaborativeFund that contributes to phase one of our capital campaign for #HigherPurposeHQ, a hub for Black entrepreneurs, farmers, and artists in Mississippi. https://t.co/WA0u3TjKHT

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Meet #HigherPurposeBusinessMember @AmekaColeman. She is the CEO of #StrandsOfFaith, a hair care company in Jackson. #StrandsOfFaith mission is to teach others how to embrace their God-given natural hair while promoting self-love and community. Visit https://t.co/5WhXQSx4UJ.

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Meet our Spring 2021 #HigherPurposeBusinessFellows. These 17 passionate Black entrepreneurs from across Mississippi are ready to explore the world of entrepreneurship on a new level. We are inspired by their creativity and determination and are thrilled to work with them.

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Shequite added, “I wake up daily ready to continue building and inspiring Black entrepreneurs, farmers, artists, and more importantly, the HPC staff.”

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We are thrilled to announce our new #ChiefOperatingOfficer Shequite Johnson.

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Shequite is from Indianola, MS and is excited about her role as COO. Shequite said, “Working for #HigherPurposeCo has been a life-changing transition in my professional career. I work with some of the most talented, driven, and passionate individuals.”

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Join #HigherPurposeCo now on #FacebookLive for our #CannabisEducationSeries. @DasheedaDawson, founder of the @theweedheadco is discussion laws, licensure, and success of the cannabis industry.