Black Humboldt

Black Humboldt began in April 2018 by visionary Dionna Ndlovu (née Fletcher) and co-founded by Mo Harper-Desir as a response to Humboldt County's social climate and injustices, the overwhelming whiteness (or buzzphrase "lack of diversity"), and safe black spaces. Dionna wanted to provide a platform for all black and brown bodies who shared similar needs and interests while existing in Humboldt. Black Humboldt seeks to promote existing black businesses, professionals, and organizations, support Black navigation, and to help unify people of color (POC). It all started as a social media platform to gauge what the 1.5% Black population could look like and a future vision for creating events, workshops, and forums. Black Humboldt hopes to provide a space where people can see a positive and beautiful reflection of themselves. In the summer of 2019 Black Humboldt was chosen to be A DreamMaker Project of the Ink People in Eureka CA. Mission: To enlighten, empower, and entertain our Black community in Humboldt County through events made FOR US and BY US. Vision: Focus on positive stories from the Black community in Humboldt County, invest in Black businesses, and support Black arts & culture. Build community awareness of issues affecting Humboldt County residents. Create visible spaces within the community for the acceptance of Black presence and fostering relations with POC and non-POC communities. Values: Safety, Culture, Community, Empowerment and Education Goals: Cultivate safe, supportive, and inclusive spaces for all Black and Brown communities in Humboldt County. Create, maintain, and sustain economic empowerment for the Black community in Humboldt County. Educate, empower and liberate the Black community in Humboldt County. Promote resources for racial equity, inclusion, and allyship.