#4: AssumptionsĪssumptions are the truths and ideas that each participant brings to the racial equity conversation. This is important in building brave spaces, for it allows each individual to feel purposeful in their work towards racial equity. When individuals create intentions for their life, they are better able to live authentically and understand their values and beliefs. It is with more awareness of one’s feelings and emotions that they are better able to cope, understand why these emotions are showing up, and work towards a place of greater inner peace and harmony. In order to center racial equity, it is important for all participants to recognize and value their emotional states throughout the process. Cultivating gratitude is essential for building empathy and curiosity for community member’s stories and thoughts. Having gratitude and being thankful for one another is at the forefront of creating a brave space for provoking change.

To cultivate brave spaces, it is important to make room for these 6 important ideals: #1: Gratitude

CommunityBuild Venture’s Protocol For Brave Space Building™Īfter understanding what a brave space is, organizations might be wondering: how do we start building these spaces for ourselves? Community Build Ventures defines brave spaces as structured spaces that allow members to authentically show up to share their experiences, feelings, and struggles with one another in the hopes of centering racial equity within communities. What Does A Brave Space Building™ Look Like At CommunityBuild Ventures?Īligning an organization with racial equity begins with creating safe spaces for Black community members to thrive in. This is where the importance of brave spaces comes into play. Because of this, it is a responsibility for all organizations, no matter their size, racial diversity, or type of industry, to work towards building spaces that center racial equity and justice at the forefront. In the culture of white supremacy that continues across to this day, it remains difficult for Black community members to find spaces that exist free from discrimination and racial injustices.

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