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The Future is Present
TONIGHT at 6PM: Voting Debrief
Our next Ujima Open Meeting is TONIGHT on Zoom
Wednesday, May 26th, from 6:00pm-8:30pm.
Time: Wednesday, May 26th, 6:00PM | Location: Zoom Only
- 6:00-7:15pm #CoLearn: This week, we will conclude our two-part voting reflection series by looking ahead at our next steps. Tonight we will discuss the future of the list of businesses named in the 2021 Citywide Investment Plan, as well as other lists that have been generated.
- 7:15-8:30pm #CoCreation: Business Support Member Team
PLEASE RSVP. Thank you!
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Co-Learn Recap: Voting Debrief
Last week we conducted a debrief where we went over feedback that we received on the 2021 Citywide Investment Plan ballot, introduced our Member Voting Debrief form, and dug deeper into what the results mean. Check out the link to view the full video and notes here.
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Featured Events
JUNE - #UjimaWednesdays Political and Financial Education Workshops (Zoom)
JUNE 2 - Transformative Inspirations Workshop (Micro-learning Pod)
JUNE 2 - Listening to Black Farmers
JUNE 2 - Art & Ideas: The Legacy and Future of Love as Liberation
JUNE 3 - African American Genealogy: Get on Track to Rediscover Your Story
JUNE 3 - Hack.Diversity de.Hackathon 2021 Showcase
JUNE 16 - Building the Black Arts + Culture Ecosystem
JUNE 19 - Juneteenth Paint Party
More June Events
Opportunities to Listen
Join the Ujima Time Bank!
"I can show you how to use Excel to keep track of and calculate all kinds of information- your budget, your exercise routine, the list of books you'd like to read. I can create a spreadsheet for you to use, or teach you how to make your own." Expires in 4 weeks.
Join the time bank to respond and see more! Anyone who lives in Boston can join the Time Bank at www.ujimaboston.com/timebank!
How to Become a Co-Investor in the Ujima Fund
Another Boston Is Happening. Now You Can Invest in It.
www.ujimaboston.com/invest
- Read Ujima's Offering Memorandum. This document describes the risks, regulations, and background of the fund. The Offering Memorandum should be read in its entirety, with careful attention to the Risk Factors (page 11), Description of Notes (39), and Subordination Agreement (77).
- Consult the personal finance worksheet if you are unsure of how much to invest.
- Invest online (multiple payment options available):
- Choose the option next to the type of investment you are making.
- Complete and sign all forms via Docusign (Investment Agreement, W-9, and Demographic Information).
- After submitting, select your payment option. (You will see instructions on how to send a check if that is your preferred payment.)
- OR: Invest via mail:
- Choose the option next to the type of investment you are making.
- Select the print option on Docusign.
- Complete and sign all forms manually (Investment Agreement, W-9, and Demographic Information).
- Write a check, payable to the Fund, for the amount you wish to invest in the applicable Notes.
- Send the Investment Agreement and your check to the Fund [PO BOX 180310 Boston MA 02118].
- Email invest@ujimaboston.com or call 617-446-3914 with any questions
Please contact invest@ujimaboston.com with any questions or issues that arise!
#UjimAppreciations
Thank you to...
- Art World Conference, Nati Linares and Caroline Woolard for inviting Ujima staff to discuss arts funding and solidarity economies alongside Seed Commons in their series, The Future of Funding.
- The Boston Foundation for inviting Ujima to talk about our collaborative work in supporting a Massachusetts Public Bank at The Color of the Capital Gap report release.
- All of our new members who have joined Ujima!
- Christopher
- Seongkyul
- Christine
- Christine
- Lindsay
- All of the members who have renewed their Ujima memberships!
- Mariama
- Leah
- Louise
- Emma
- James
- Jim
- Alex
- Kelsey
- Melissa
- All of our recent investors!
- John
- Maya
- Lindsay
- Patricia
- Stephany
- Corrine
- Judy
- To Peers, Partners, and Community Members who are doing their part to keep us informed, safe, and loved during this time.
Ujima Neighborhood Economics Study Group
We are excited that the Ujima Neighborhood Economics Study Group is underway, continuing to explore the feasibility of projects that address our community-wide needs. The group will meet every second Wednesday, and the next meeting is Wednesday, June 9, 2021. This study group is co-coordinated by Ujima members and staff. Some participants will focus on a specific area of study and some writ-large. The group will build on the learnings from the exploration that Ujima members have already done and will carry this research forward to get even closer to implementation and investment in projects that meet our needs.
The topics include:
- Community Land Trust
- Community-Owned Internet
- Community Owned Energy
- Urban Farming
- Creative Economic Placemaking (Black Market)
- Community Space
- Arts/Cultural Organizing Space
- Childcare
There is also space for members to coordinate study groups on additional topics of interest. Please email cierra@ujimaboston.com if you are interested in getting involved or want more information!
Internship Opportunities
We need your help to find great interns to grow our team. Ujima is offering these internship opportunities on an ongoing basis. Please share widely!
To apply, email intern@ujimaboston.com to express interest and get further information.
Ujima Membership
Help us reach our goal of growing our membership to 800! Join Ujima today and help spread the word about our network and activities!
Jobs in the Ujima Network
The Ujima Jobs Board has moved! Click here to access all of the job listings in our network. This week you can find jobs at the Black Farmers Fund, Boston While Black, Tanam, and more. If you are hiring and would like to be included in our biweekly newsletter, send your listing to comms@ujimaboston.com!
Upcoming Ujima Meetings
We hold Open Meetings every Wednesday at 6pm, on Zoom! Check out our June calendar below! This month's theme is Participatory Planning.
#UjimaWednesdays Meeting Agenda:
6:00-7:15 - Community Building + Financial and Political Education.
7:15-8:30 - Member Team Meetings |
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