Empowering Baltimore's Black-Led Initiatives: The Visionary Leadership of Jamye Wooten

Begin your experience with 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, presented by the one and only Rob Lee. Today we have Jamye Wooten, a visionary leader and founder of CLLCTIVLY, Kinetics, Collectively, and the Black Theology Project, dedicated to fostering social change and empowering Black-led organizations in Baltimore. With a strong background in the black church tradition and faith-based economic development, Jamye's mission is to mobilize resources and create an ecosystem of grants and support for these organizations, allowing them to thrive and make a significant positive impact in their communities. His passion for nourishing black-led initiatives is at the heart of his work, driving meaningful change and progress in the city.

During this session:

• Expect an insightful discussion on the importance of relationships in driving social impact and fostering strong communities.
• Discover how the platform Collectively empowers black-led organizations by providing crucial resources and support.
• Explore the significant role of art in uniting communities and the need to celebrate and uplift its impact.
• Join the conversation on the necessity of authentic narratives about Baltimore to counter the prevailing focus on black trauma in media.

Tune in and be amazed as Jamye joins host Rob Lee to discuss his work in social change and supporting black-led organizations. Jamye emphasizes the importance of relationships and networks in creating social impact. He shares the story behind Collectively, a platform that connects black-led organizations with resources and support. Jamye also highlights the significance of art in bringing communities together and the need for authentic narratives about Baltimore that go beyond black trauma.

Mentioned in this episode:

CLLCTIVLY

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Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

• Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
• Edited by Daniel Alexis
• Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

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