Black interfaith project
The Black Interfaith Project is an initiative to spotlight the longstanding diversity of Black religious life and the many ways Black interfaith engagement has contributed to American spiritual and civic life.
Black Interfaith examines interfaith efforts emerging out of diverse Black spaces and convenes Black religious leaders, intellectuals, artists and activists to ask, “What does it look like to center the Black experience in the study and application of interfaith cooperation?”
Role: creator of pilot program, currently leading initiative
Sibyls’ Salon
Sibyls' Salon is a bi-monthly gathering that brings anonymous strangers together to dive into intimate conversations about themselves, art, politics, and religion.
Each event fosters a safe, open environment where guests can share freely and challenge their own perspectives. With a focus on vulnerability and connection, the salon encourages rich, diverse dialogue that bridges personal and collective experiences.
Role: founder/facilitator
Ignite fund
The Ignite Fund is a Regional Regranting Program administered by 3Arts and supported by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Ignite Fund provides $6,000 grants to Chicago-area artists and/or artist-led collectives producing community focused, public-facing projects that are centered in the visual arts. Annually, 10 grants will be distributed, for a total of $60,000 in funding.
Role: created and ran program for two years