themselves, as many have already done – so that they can emerge stronger, transformed, more confident and more impactful organizations. Being there for them, being there side by side on their journey is very exhilarating, we look forward to elevating them and seeing them and their individual and collective impact rise for years to come.” “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, are not merely words for the Foundation and the BNDC. It’s literally in our DNA. I’m proud that our Board of Directors is 100% Black, that as it grows it will, by intention, diversify further; that our inaugural cohort includes 18 organizations led by Black, Latinx and Asian female executives, and 6 are led by Black and Latinx male executives. All member organizations have Boards of Directors that are majority BIPOC – a requirement to apply for membership in the BNDC Incubator. These BIPOC leaders are already changing lives and driving significant economic activity in BIPOC communities in Colorado. We are proud, privileged and excited to see them experiment, innovate, grow and transform at the BNDC, and in the process we will help amplify their transformational impact in the lives of the BIPOC communities they serve.” “We are proud as well that we built our home at the corner of 29th and Welton Streets in Five Points. We believe we can become foundational, a cornerstone organization and critical resource for Five Points and BIPOC organizations and
communities in Denver and beyond. We believe our investment is helping to seed and catalyze the renaissance of this rich epicenter of Black culture in Denver. We are honored as well that the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce held its 2023 Holiday Celebration as we launched our Art Gallery and Event Space this past December. Thank you Dr. Angelic Cole and the CBCC for helping us to inaugurate our event space, we look forward to growing and deepening our relationship with the CBCC in the months and years to come.” We have held numerous events at the BNDC including PBS Channel 12’s holiday celebration; Denver Urban Spectrum’s HOPE Awards; Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute’s (RMMFI) entrepreneur bootcamp graduation; Denver Office of Nonprofit Engagement (D-ONE) convening and networking event for more than 50 non-profit organizations participating in its capacity building cohort with its partner Resilia; Metro DEEP’s Mastermind Entrepreneur Bootcamp; as well as upcoming events for Colorado State University; Wyatt Academy, and others.” Fore more information about our Art Gallery and Event Space, please email Jhon F. Londoño at jlondono@rtl-foundation.org , or Miguel Valdez at mvaldez@rtl-foundation.org “We believe that working with our cohort, partners, collaborators, the community, stakeholders, and supporters, investors, and friends of the RTL Foundation, that together we
Dr. Jhon Londoño, Richard Lewis, and Dr. Angelic Cole at RTL Foundation for 2023 CBCC holiday party. Image: The RTL Foundation
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