Purpose:

The purpose of this study circle is to establish a learning-social environment for primarily Black, worker-owned and/or led organizations (co-ops) in the Baltimore/Mid-Atlantic region. Although allies of other races are welcome, this meeting is an intentionally Black gathering.

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Organizers:

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Baltimore-based attendees of the 2023 NDCC Black Cooperative Agenda Conference under the leadership of Lynn Pinder, Founding Member of Baltimore Green Justice Workers Cooperative & Amber Jones, a Baltimore-based Freelance Consultant

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Email:

Amber Jones, namberjo@gmail.com

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Lynn Pinder, lpinder@greenjusticeworkers.org

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Location:

Hybrid

In-Person - Various Locations (Baltimore Metropolitan Area)

Virtual - Zoom (See Meeting Dates & Details for link and instructions)

Frequency:

Monthly

Next Meeting: Stay Tuned

(See Meeting Dates & Details) (Fliers)

 

Community Agreements:

Adapted from GLSEN Guidelines for Respectful GSA Spaces

Make Space, Take Space

Use “I” Statements

Respect Confidentiality

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Most Recent Book Reading:

• Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice by Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard -  You can purchase this book at the following locations : Bookshop.org, Red Emma’s, Everyone’s Place