When military transitions happen across Africa, Western media outlets rush to label them as a destabilizing "coup." But what if the narrative is backwards? What if these events represent something the international community has overlooked: a continent finally...
At ACBN, we are guided by the proverb “I am because we are”—a reminder that prosperity is built through community and collective action. In this spirit, we recently sat down with David Harley, CEO of Third Way Capital, to explore how impact investing in Africa is...
At the Afro-Caribbean Business Network, we know that resilience in business comes not only from strategy and capital but from wisdom—especially the wisdom of Elders. In our When Elders Speak series, we highlight powerful voices whose lessons help entrepreneurs build...
Recently, we sat down with Eloise Duncan, CEO and Founder of the Financial Resilience Institute, to discuss the urgent state of financial resilience in Canada. With 25 years of consulting experience and a commitment to advancing economic equity, Eloise and her team...
At the Afro-Caribbean Business Network, we believe wisdom is capital. Through our series When Elders Speak, we share conversations that help entrepreneurs ground their businesses in values that last. Recently, we sat down with Baba Malik Yakini, a Detroit-based...
At ACBN, we stand firmly on the proverb “I am because we are.” Our mission is to mobilize the ecosystem through leaders who challenge convention and build models of business rooted in integrity and impact. Recently, we sat down with Carla Leon, President & CEO of...
At ACBN, we live by the proverb “I am because we are.” It is through collective knowledge and shared insight that we uncover opportunities to thrive. Recently, we sat down with Dwayne Matthews—global education consultant, UN-recognized leader, and one of the foremost...
In a powerful conversation with Arti Freeman, CEO of the Definity Foundation, we explored how the organization is leveraging all forms of capital—not just grants—to create what they call a justice model of philanthropy. For Black entrepreneurs and community leaders,...
We recently sat down with Alicia Richins, Climate Justice Advocate and expert in ecological economics and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to explore how climate justice in Canada intersects with business, equity, and innovation. Her insights reveal not...
We recently sat down with Keith Taylor, Executive Director of the DUCA Impact Lab, to explore how their innovative approach to impact financing in Canada is transforming access to fair banking and reshaping what financial equity looks like. Here are the key takeaways...