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The Power of Being Seen: What it means for Black women to be recognized, not just represented
I recently attended the BLACKWEEK conference, an economic forum and cultural festival designed to help brands, founders, creators, and business leaders harness the cultural trends shaping the future. My dear friend Jodie Patterson had a conversation with the legendary writer and TV producer Mara Brock Akil about her hit Netflix series Forever . When Jodie asked how she was feeling because of the show’s success and the profound way she is being celebrated, Mara responded, “I
Sonya Shields
4 hours ago4 min read


Three Patterns Disrupting Nonprofit Culture and Sustainability
A year ago, I closed a chapter as Executive Director at Cause Effective and stepped into a liberating journey—one where I’ve doubled down...
Sonya Shields
Jul 277 min read


Beyond the Horizon: The Nonprofit Sector’s Call to Lead in an Era of Cosmic and Social Upheaval
The world is shifting—above us, within us, and all around us. As the Earth is moving through new regions of the galaxy—drawing closer to...
Sonya Shields
Feb 126 min read


Nonprofits Must Prepare for a New Era of Societal Transformation
Throughout 2019 I experienced a persistent feeling that something bad was coming that would rock America. It turned out to be COVID and...
Sonya Shields
Nov 18, 20244 min read
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