Jan 21st: Third Sunday Talkback / Discussion -11am Sanctuary : NAACP speaker Dr. Janice Little, DM, LMSW on "Addressing Disparities in Black-owned Businesses”
Dr. Janice Little is an entrepreneur with several business holdings. She is the manager of The Graduate Gift, LLC, GOOD Diva’s Investments, Players Properties, LLC and a member of Community Connectors, LLC. Dr. Little is an optimistic visionary educator (social worker) who is passionate about baseball, serving children and families, and addressing disparities in systems. She is a RETIRED Fort Bend ISD social worker. Her extensive work experience in a school setting has documented success for creating and developing innovative programs, such as Kids Money Klub, Kids Money Mart, Beautiful Me, Entrepreneurs Klub and I’m Still Succeeding (ISS). She currently serves as one of Richmond Chapter Coordinator for Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice.
Dr. Little is the author of four books: The G.O.O.D. (Getting Out of Debt) Diva's Journal, The Graduate's Gift (4 Bases for Success), Gaia Discovers Her SuperPower, and Gaia’s Journey Through Grief. She is a member of the National Association for Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Missouri City & Vicinity Branch, National Alliance of Social Workers in Sports and serves on the Special Education Compliance and Training LLC’s Board. Dr. Little earned a Doctorate of Management Degree from the University of Phoenix, Masters Degree from Florida State University and Bachelors Degree from Grambling State University.
As members of NAACP Missouri City, Texas & Vicinity Branch, we recognize the importance of fostering an inclusive business landscape that provides equal opportunities for all entrepreneurs. We understand that systemic barriers have hindered the growth and success of Black-owned businesses, and it is our responsibility to take action to rectify this issue. Historically, African Americans have been negatively impacted through various systems. Instead of complaining, we chose to be part of the solutions by creating an avenue for black owned businesses to grow and impact the growth of new business. Through our pilot program, we aim to create a supportive ecosystem that helps overcome these challenges and paves the way for sustainable growth and success.
The United Small Black Businesses (USB2) Pilot Project's goal offers Black-owned businesses the following:
Access to Expert Guidance
Networking and Collaboration Opportunities
Understanding and Gaining Access to Funding and Capital
Promotion, Publicity and Growth
Monitoring and Evaluation
Join us in-person in Thoreau’s Sanctuary or via Zoom for our discussion service.
On one Sunday a month, our Adult Discussion Group coordinates the speaker for our weekly gathering.
During ADG Sunday Service, Religious Education is offered for children 5 and over, and a nursery is available.
You are invited to join us for light snacks after ADG.
Masks are now optional.
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