Building Economic Resilience Strategies for Sustainable Black Cooperative Enterprises
A Talk by Ron Hantz and LaKeisha Wolf
About this Talk
This session will explore strategies to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of Black cooperative enterprises. Panelists will examine the deep-rooted history of Black cooperatives and their role in advancing economic empowerment and community solidarity. The discussion will highlight contemporary models of cooperative development, emphasizing collective ownership, democratic governance, and community asset-building. Attendees will gain practical strategies for overcoming systemic barriers, leveraging cooperatives to build generational wealth, and sustaining these enterprises in changing economic conditions. Through both historical insights and present-day examples, this session offers a roadmap for growing and sustaining Black cooperative ventures.