OUR FOUNDATION
BREAKING BARRIERZ 4 ALL
We are committed to leveling the playing field in an effort to create a more equitable and just society by empowering individuals to utilize their platforms for good.
Our goal is to address issues of inequality and discrimination, across all aspects of life.
Join us today in building a more inclusive world, where everyone has an equitable opportunity to succeed!
OUR PILLARS
We have established three pillars to aid in our success
Empower
We empower people by teaching them the strategies they can use to utilize their platform for change and ultimately make a bigger impact on the world
EDUCATE
We educate future leaders and student-athletes through our BBZ Social Justice/Implicit Bias/Cause Marketing Certification
Engage
We engage audiences all over the globe with our podcast and lead discussions on leveling the playing field and Breaking BarrierZ
BREAKING BARRIERZ 4 ALL
60% of Gen Z’s and 56% of Millennials say that systemic racism is fairly or very widespread throughout society.
According to statistics, 1 in 5 Millennials experience discrimination in the workplace on a regular basis.
It’s about representation, inclusion, and equity. There is a need to be intentional.
Our country is a melting pot of cultures, but the real issue arises when we look at who’s holding the power and making important decisions.
As you move up the chain of command and power structures, the decision-making rooms become less and less like the diverse community from which they grew, govern, and represent.
MORE THAN JUST DIVERSITY
THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE
530,000+
56%
9%
42%
THE TIME TO CHANGE IS NOW
It’s no secret that Millennial and Gen Z values are shaping the world we live in today. Organizations that fail to align themselves with these values risk losing favor with this large and influential cohort.
91%
Of consumers are more likely to buy from a company that supports social or environmental issues
64%
Of the labor force will be Gen Z & Millennials by 2025
OUR EDUCATION CERTIFICATION
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPLICIT BIAS & CAUSE MARKETING
- 3.0 hours of Social Justice, Implicit Bias & Cause Marketing
- Current and relevant discussion centered on the fight for equality & social justice, empowerment, and action for change, as well as the exploration of forms of bias in society & the legal system
THE RIGHT DIRECTION
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
Creating lasting change is everyone's responsibility.
This is how we take a step in the right direction:
Ensuring the decision-making table is as diverse as the community it governs
Closing the gender-pay gap and empowering women in the workplace
Including the younger generation in conversations around creating the rules of the future
Reserving positions of power for those demographics that are systemically silenced
Hiring black and brown leadership to guide and mold young black and brown athletes
Learning from diversity and social justice content curated and created by a diverse team of experts
2024/25 COMMITMENT TO SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
CONNECTING WITH STUDENTS
to provide the Breaking BarrierZ online platform
EDUCATE
FORGING PARTNERSHIPS
to empower and develop future student-leaders across the country
EMPOWER
PODCAST
hosted by influencers sharing stories of positive change
ENGAGE
ANNUAL YOUTH SUMMIT
focusing on social impact; led by social justice leaders
EDUCATE
EMPOWER
ENGAGE
WHO WE ARE
The Breaking BarrierZ team comprises a remarkable and diverse group of legal experts, DEI scholars, educators, social justice advocates, authors, journalists, business leaders, athletes, champions, and entertainment professionals who are highly experienced and distinguished in their respective fields.
At our core, we prioritize equitable representation and inclusion in all decision-making processes. Our driven team is dedicated to producing cutting-edge, thought-provoking social justice training resources that leave a lasting impact throughout North America.
ARE YOU AN AGENT FOR CHANGE?
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