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BLACK FUTURES 2025 | A CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY & INNOVATION
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Beyond Giving Tuesday – Keep the Momentum Going
NewslettersGiving Doesn’t Stop Here Dear MetroMorphosis Community, It’s been nearly a week since Giving Tuesday, and we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support from our community. Whether you gave, shared, or simply cheered us o...
Giving Tuesday is Here: Transform Communities with Us
Newsletters*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Every Gift Fuels Change Today, we invite you to join the movement to transform urban communities from within. Giving Tuesday is more than just a day of giving—it’s a moment to come together and invest in lasting c...
Your Exclusive Access: Shop Movement Merch Today!
Newsletters*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* With Movement Merch, every purchase tells a story—a story of transformation, resilience, and community empowerment. Your purchase is more than just apparel; it’s a direct investment in the MetroMorphosis movement ...
Empowering Leadership, Changing the Narrative
NewslettersAs we approach Giving Tuesday on December 3, we’re reminded that giving is more than just a transaction—it’s a practice of leadership and philanthropy. At MetroMorphosis, we believe meaningful change starts from within—and it’s...
Embrace the Giving Season with Us!
NewslettersTo Our Valued Community Supporters, As we enter this season of gratitude and giving, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for your continued support of MetroMorphosis. Each year, we witness incredible transfor...
November 2024 Issue of The Metro
Newsletters< View this email in your browser Welcome The Metro is a quarterly quick- read direct to your inbox featuring movements that are changing our city and our country! Get to know local change agents, see how communities are coming together ...
Join Us at the MOVEBR Roadshow: Connecting Local Businesses to New Opportunities
NewslettersMayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the MOVEBR Program Management Team will host the MOVEBR Roadshow, a series of events that provide the public with updates on Baton Rouge’s largest transportation infrastructure initiative. At Me...
Black Philanthropy Month May End, But the Mission Lives On
NewslettersView this email in your browser We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your incredible support and generosity throughout Black Philanthropy Month. Your contributions to MetroMorphosis will help drive positive change in our communit...
Unlocking the Power of Black Philanthropy: Insights and Actions
NewslettersView this email in your browser We’ve curated impactful reads and actionable opportunities to help you engage with the movement for racial equity in philanthropy. Whether through learning, sharing, or giving, your involvement is crucia...
Join Us in Supporting Racial Equity in Philanthropy
Newsletters*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser As we continue our journey through Black Philanthropy Month, we are reminded of the persistent wealth gap that disproportionately impacts Black-led organizations and the communities the...
August 2024 Issue of The Metro
NewslettersView this email in your browser Welcome The Metro is a quarterly quick- read direct to your inbox featuring movements that are changing our city and our country! Get to know local change agents, see how communities are coming together an...
Celebrate Black Philanthropy Month with Us!
NewslettersView this email in your browser As we kick off Black Philanthropy Month, we invite you to join us in celebrating the exceptional generosity and invaluable contributions of the Black community. This month is dedicated to recognizing and h...
Celebrating ULDI’s Journey and Welcoming Our New Cohorts!
Newsletters, ULDIView this email in your browser As you may know, 2024 is a landmark year for the Urban Leadership Development Initiative. In late May, Cohort 9 completed their journey as marked by our annual pinning ceremony and on June 8th, we kicked o...
Empowering Our Community Together – Mid-June Update
Newsletters*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* The power to create meaningful change has always lied within our communities. This Juneteenth, we celebrate not only the resilience and strength of Black communities but also the collective action and community empowe...
Celebrate Juneteenth and Empower Our Community
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May 2024 Issue of The Metro
Newsletters*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Welcome The Metro is a quarterly quick- read direct to your inbox featuring movements that are changing our city and our country! Get to know local change agents, see how communities ar...
ULDI Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Change Agents
NewslettersView this email in your browser For Immediate Release  April 1, 2024 Urban Leadership Development Initiative Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Change Agents Baton Rouge, La – The Urban Leadership Development Initiative (ULDI) proudly ...
Introducing, The Metro: Connecting You to Movements that Matter!
NewslettersWelcome The Metro is a quarterly quick- read direct to your inbox featuring movements that are changing our city and our country! Get to know local change agents, see how communities are coming together and be the first to know what we’r...
It’s Time to Amplify Your Impact for Giving Tuesday!
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Amplify Your Impact this Giving Tuesday!
NewslettersView this email in your browser Make Your Investment Here! Note: Limited speaker quantities available. ...
A Heartfelt Thank You for Transforming Our Community Together
NewslettersAs we gather with gratitude in our hearts this season, we want to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation for each and every one of you for engaging in ways that support the positive transformation of our community. At MetroMo...
This Week’s Candidate Forums
Newsletters Early Voting Sept. 30-Oct. 7Election Day October 14 Election Day is fast approaching, be sure you have the information you need to be an informed voter!  Partners and organizations are hosting forums to ensure that you hear directl...
Kick-Off Capital Classic Week With Us
Newsletters  Baton Rouge will be the site of the largest college football weekend that the State of Louisiana has seen thus far. The weekend includes games and entertainment featuring Southern University, Louisiana State University, Grambling S...
Moving Over, Not Out
NewslettersView this email in your browser Dear MetroMorphosis Supporter, Last year, we shared a unique leadership shift at MetroMorphosis, Intergenerational Co-leadership. This shift has afforded us many wonderful opportunities: national speaking ...
Celebrate Black Philanthropy Month Like a Pro
NewslettersBlack Philanthropy Month is a month-long celebration and renewal of giving to and by African-descended communities.It is no secret that Black led organizations are funded an average of 24% less than those led by their counterparts. S...
How Juneteenth Transformed Community Building in America
NewslettersHappy Juneteenth! Today, we celebrate the day enslaved African Americans were notified of their freedom and chattel slavery ended. Once informed of their new freedom, these formerly enslaved people began to build communities across the c...
225 Gives Recap!
NewslettersUrban communities will be transformed because of the generosity of people like you. We set two goals for this years 225 Gives campaign and are proud to say that we surpassed one of them. We asked for your help in raising $6,000 and conne...
Today is the day. Donate to MetroMorphosis!
NewslettersThis 225 Gives we set a goal to raise $6,000 from 100 donors and thanks to generous donors like you, we have already met one of our goals! You can help us reach the second one by donating to MetroMorphosis today. Your gift to our organiz...
Help Us Reach Our Goal this 225 Gives!
NewslettersWe’ve set a goal to raise $6,000 from 100 donors. We are proud to share that we have reached our goal of $6,000. However, we still need your help to reach 100 donors! You are an important partner in the work to transform communities in ...
Support MetroMorphosis this 225 Gives
NewslettersThe transformation of urban communities will not be solely imported from outside of our communities. It will take all of us who care about creating a better Baton Rouge for our present and future. We believe you are an important partner ...
Time is Running Out
NewslettersThe Urban Leadership Development Initiative is a a year-long experience to equip them with the tools and knowledge necessary to develop their practice of leadership and build stronger communities. Earlier this month we began recruiting ...
Can We Count On Your Support?
NewslettersRace is the biggest predictor of life outcomes in the United States. Pick any system that impacts one’s life—education, health, economic opportunity, criminal justice—and the data will show that those systems continuously disadvant...
Open for Small Business Opportunities Available
NewslettersMarch 10, 2023 Accessing Capital In partnership with Essential Federal Credit Union, MetroMorphosis launched its Revolving Loan Fund to provide resources to businesses needing to grow their capacity, recover from disaster or crisis or...
Looking to Upscale? Check Out These Resources Available to You
NewslettersMarketing Bootcamp Want to develop marketing tools? Check out this Marketing Bootcamp by Power Move Management Learn the best marketing and promotional trends and strategies from top experts all while enhancing your business and brand! ...
Goodbye Black Futures and Hello Women’s History Month!
NewslettersBaton Rouge is ready to celebrate Women’s History Month! Women’s History Month is a time for individuals and organizations in several countries throughout the world to highlight the contributions of women in history and their impact ...
Close Out Black Futures Month in Baton Rouge with These Events!
NewslettersBaton Rouge is closing out Black Futures Month with several meaningful opportunities. Read below to get involved! In case you missed it, 19 local change agents provided their perspective on critical areas impacting the lives of Black pe...
These 19 People want a Better Baton Rouge
NewslettersAt the beginning of February, we kicked off our annual Black Futures Month celebration. Each year, we opt to view our Black history through the lens of Sankofa. Sankofa means to “make benevolent use of the past to make progress in th...
We Found a $30K Grant Opportunity for You!
NewslettersFedEx Grant Opportunity If you are looking for access to capital through a funding stream that is not a loan, look no further than the FedEx Grant Contest. The  FedEx® Small Business Grant Contest is now open to small businesses.  T...
That’s How You Start a New Year
NewslettersWith the first month of 2023 officially over and  one of our favorite months starting, we thought now would be as good a time as any to discuss our plans for the year. At MetroMorphosis, we recognize the importance of lived experience...
Happy Holiday to You & Yours
NewslettersHappy Holidays Dear Friends, As we prepare to depart for the upcoming holiday season and start of a new year, we could not help but to reflect on some of the critical moments of 2022. This year MetroMorphosis celebrated 10 years of trans...
5 reasons to practice intergenerational co-leadership in the workplace
NewslettersThe MetroMorphosis Intergenerational Co-Leadership team is taking their thought leadership and insights to new heights. Co-leads Raymond A. Jetson and Sherreta R. Harrison wrote a piece entitled The Future of Leadership is Plural: 5 Reas...
Today is Giving Tuesday!
NewslettersInvest in Transformation The Urban Leadership Development Initiative is gearing up for the ninth cohort of fellows. For years, we have engaged and convened change makers and equipped them with tools that could be leveraged not only to i...
We’re Thankful for an Impactful November
NewslettersIt’s no secret that our sweet spot is convening a strategic group of individuals around a common goal. We’ve done this for well over a decade, and a few Fridays ago, we did it again with the inaugural C3 Summit. Change-makers from...
Here Are Some Ways to Develop Your Business
NewslettersSmall businesses are a critical piece of building economically inclusive communities that support the development of the communities we are working to transform. We are happy to be in the business of supporting  Baton Rouge’s small, em...
We’re Live! Here’s Your Link!
NewslettersWhat’s At Stake Part 2 is starting now on YouTube. Tonight’s conversation will provide insight around the impact that voting has on issues that are important! This year’s panel will be facilitated by Johnathan Hill and features Moo...
We’ll See You Tomorrow
NewslettersWe’re Live and In-Person Tomorrow This year, we are hosting the second installment of the conversation to help our community understand the impact voting has on issues that are important to them. This year’s panel will be facilitatedÂ...
What’s At Stake For You This Election Cycle
NewslettersMetroMorphosis is committed to the development of an informed voter base. Last year, we hosted What’s At Stake: A Mass Meeting on Zoom to inform community members of the importance of voting. This year, we are hosting the second insta...
Do you remember, all of things we did in September?
NewslettersThe month of September was full of engagements and community at MetroMorphosis. We participated in strategies that: Increased voter registration Provided information and resources to Black businesses in our community Continued our conv...
Movement Insights: Digging Deeper into Intergenerational Co-Leadership
NewslettersFor the first time in history, there are five generations present in the workforce. This moment calls for a reimagining of leadership to ensure that the talents of each age group are leveraged and the organization remains relevant to the...
MetroMorphosis Announces a New Way to Lead
NewslettersThe month of August was full of announcements, engagements and community at MetroMorphosis. We announced the transition to a new leadership model and celebrated Black Philanthropy Month with the launch of our donor store , hosting a fe...
Black organizations need your support
NewslettersLast week, we announced our first Intergenerational Co-leadership team featuring MetroMorphosis Founder and Chief Executive Catalyst Raymond A. Jetson and Sustainability Catalyst Sherreta Harrison (read more below). As we continue to cel...
MetroMorphosis Announces a New Way to Lead
NewslettersMetroMorphosis is taking its leadership into the future with the announcement of our first co leadership team. Back in September 2020, Raymond A. Jetson, Founder and Chief Executive Catalyst, began co-leading the organization with S...
Here’s Your Chance to Grow Your Business
NewslettersHow to Become a DBE and Get the Most From Your Certification In this LA DOTD Compliance Programs sponsored webinar, we will discuss not only how to become DBE certified by walking you through the step-by-step process but also how to get ...
In Case You Missed It
NewslettersEvery moment counts, when you’re leading a MOVEMENT! Moments come and go when viewed separately, but when taken together, the value shines brighter than could ever be possible alone. Over 10 years, we have mobilized greater than 2,100 ...
MetroMorphosis Week Continues with This
NewslettersLast Tuesday we embarked on a weeklong celebration of the 10 years that MetroMorphosis has proudly served the Baton Rouge community. There is only one day left in this week’s celebration. If you missed any of it you can visit the Metro...
Are You Free Tuesday Night?
NewslettersHere’s a Sneak Peak On Tuesday, July 19 at 6:30pm you can be one of the first to see Black Baton Rouge’s community quilt. This quilt features fabric and stories from citizens right here in our community. We invite you to join us next we...
Celebrate the Moments in the Movement
NewslettersOn Tuesday we embarked on a weeklong celebration of the 10 years that MetroMorphosis has proudly served the Baton Rouge community. We are halfway through the celebration and if you missed any of it you can visit the MetroMorphosis Fac...
BRAC’s Economic Inclusion Symposium presented by DOW
NewslettersJoin BRAC on August 18 for the inaugural Economic Inclusion Symposium presented by DOW. The event has been expanded to a half-day conference, complete with a keynote, breakout sessions, and a vendor connection showcase for minority-owne...
We’re Celebrating 10 Years Today!!!
NewslettersMetroMorphosis has proudly served the Baton Rouge community for 10 years and  it is time to celebrate that milestone with you.Tomorrow, we’re kicking off a week-long celebration of events, announcements and trips down memory lane!  ...
MetroMorphosis Week Starts Tomorrow
NewslettersMetroMorphosis has proudly served the Baton Rouge community for 10 years and  it is time to celebrate that milestone with you.Tomorrow, we’re kicking off a week-long celebration of events, announcements and trips down memory lane!  ...
Its Time to Celebrate 10 Years of Change
NewslettersMetroMorphosis has proudly served the Baton Rouge community for 10 years and we think it is time to celebrate that milestone with you. On Tuesday, July 12 we’re kicking off a week-long celebration of events, announcements and trips dow...
Can these certifications help your business?
NewslettersIN THIS ISSUE MOVEBR First Thursday The 1st Thursday Outlook for July will include a conversation with Kenyatta Sparks, DBE specialist for the SJB Group and LA-DOTD. He’ll update us on DBE certification and we will discuss the City-...
A Live Show, A Change Opportunity and You
NewslettersTen community focused change efforts will be selected to receive $1000 and strategic support through MetroMorphosis and its partners as a way of amplifying the impact of their plan and leading to additional support and resources. If you...
Your BRPOP Vendor Connect Follow Up
Newsletters*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Thank you for registering to attend the BRPOP Vendor Connect aimed at connecting small businesses with procurers who were looking for suitable matches for contracts. It was a pleasure assiting you in navigating ap...
How are we investing in community change?
NewslettersWe are proud to announce our 10 for 10 Community Fund. This effort is designed to promote community- led change making. Ten community focused change efforts will be selected to receive $1000 and strategic support through MetroMorphosis ...
Goods and Services Needed for BRPOP Vendor Connect
NewslettersWe are looking for small businesses who are looking to grow their business with large procurers in Baton Rouge? The Baton Rouge Procurement Opportunity Partnership commonly referred to as BRPOP is hosting a vendor connection for small ...
Who’s Your Business Match?
NewslettersAre you looking for opportunities to help you grow your business with large procurers in Baton Rouge? The Baton Rouge Procurement Opportunity Partnership commonly referred to as BRPOP is hosting a vendor connection for small bu...
Here’s Our Quarter 1 Update!!
NewslettersWe’ve embarked on a year-long journey to celebrate the 10 years that MetroMorphosis has engaged people and partners to support the transformation of urban communities from within. We recognize the importance of people in everything w...
The Urban Update (December 2021)
Newsletters, Urban Update, baton rouge, Black Media, Black News, Housing, Newsletter, resources, TransportationMany of Baton Rouge’s leading organizations have had to significantly adjust their operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During these times of disruption and uncertainty, your organizational leaders have found adaptive and...
The Urban Update (December 2020)
Newsletters, Urban Update, baton rouge, Black Media, Black News, Housing, Newsletter, resources, TransportationMany of Baton Rouge’s leading organizations have had to significantly adjust their operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During these times of disruption and uncertainty, your organizational leaders have found adaptive and...
The Urban Update (June 2020)
Newsletters, Urban Update, baton rouge, Black Boys, community, education, Non Profit, Update, Urban, Urban CommunitiesMany of Baton Rouge’s leading organizations have had to significantly adjust theiroperations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During these times of disruption anduncertainty, your organizational leaders have found adaptive and innovative ...
The Urban Update (April 2020)
Blog, Newsletters, Urban Update, baton rouge, Black Boys, Change, community, Leaders, Leadership, Louisiana, News, Newsletter, Non Profit, Organizations, Partnership, Quarterly, Update, Urban, Urban CommunitiesMany of the city’s leading organizations have had to significantly adjust theiroperations due to COVID19. While many continue to work to find new andinnovative ways to serve you, the response won’t be “a straight...
