Black CoopNomics Academy

The Black CoopNomics Academy is a 12-week intensive cooperative training program designed to empower Black entrepreneurs, organizers, and community leaders with the knowledge, skills, and resources to build and sustain successful cooperative enterprises. Rooted in the principles of cooperative economics, the Academy is dedicated to fostering Black-owned and Black-led cooperatives that drive economic self-sufficiency, wealth-building, and community resilience.

The Black CoopNomics Academy is committed to:

• Developing Cooperative Leadership: Equipping participants with the tools to establish and lead successful cooperative businesses.
• Building Sustainable Economic Models: Providing education on cooperative governance, finance, and community ownership structures.
• Advancing Economic Justice: Addressing systemic barriers that Black entrepreneurs face in accessing capital, markets, and cooperative support systems.
• Strengthening Community-Based Enterprises: Fostering cooperative models that prioritize collective wealth-building and social impact.
  

The Black CoopNomics Academy is designed for:

• Entrepreneurs and organizers looking to establish worker-owned businesses, consumer cooperatives, or producer co-ops.
• Community leaders and activists interested in cooperative economic models to address social and economic challenges.
• Existing cooperatives seeking to strengthen their governance and sustainability.
  

Since its launch, the Black CoopNomics Academy has:

• Trained multiple cohorts of emerging cooperative leaders.
• Helped launch and scale Black-led cooperative businesses in industries such as agriculture, technology, retail, and housing.
• Connected participants with funding sources, technical assistance, and cooperative networks to ensure long-term sustainability.

By fostering cooperative enterprises, the Black CoopNomics Academy is advancing a transformative economic model that prioritizes collective ownership, democratic decision-making, and wealth-building within Black communities.

You can sign up here: https://ndccnetwork.org/cooperative-academy-interest-application/

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States