adé PROJECT came on the scene in 2018, at a time when the world was still largely unwilling to heal the wounds of the past and projecting the promise of the future on the same rusty chains that have kept us in bondage for generations. The idea was simple – engage people in the space of their creativity and make the sacred tools we ALL have to shape our future. Heal and deal. Even through being cast as the underdog, the unstable and those incapable of choosing a “real” job – the artist has always known the truth. Sharing our stories, reflecting on the present moment through various mediums and expressing from the heart has always been the most transformational thing we can do. And yet, for the Black community especially, the artists continued to be pushed to the bottom and to the margins of society. adé PROJECT sought to change that…armed with our mantra “Art is our RESPONSE” and a five point strategy to address inequity, oppression and cultural erasure with creativity…we did that. For case studies of our work on youth leadership, facilitating community action, standing in the gap to shift outdated government policies, catalyzing an increase in Black entrepreneurship, hosting community gatherings, curating art installations, art exhibits, art panels and immersive art experiences you can view our work under the Branches section above. For the methodology of change we employed to acquire and redistribute over $100,000 in grants, contracts, scholarship funds and rapid response support in just 3 years, you can review the Roots section above. All in all, we remained true to our mission. With the vision fully realized and our legacy rippling out for the next several generations, it was time for us to EVOLVE and crown ourselves community champions. Meet us as Afraka Designing Emergence as we take the work to the next level, focusing on building generational wealth, preparing the next generation of leaders and resting in the abundance that is our birthright by the sacrifice of our ancestors.