At Upwork, we believe work should rise to your potential — empowering all people to create professional freedom, deeper meaning, and a sense of fulfillment on their own terms. For centuries, work was built on systems that favored the few, and refused to acknowledge the humanity, aptitudes, and contributions of all people in equal measure. In(ter)dependent is a space to celebrate the interconnectedness of our diverse global community, and reimagine a new, equitable world of work that we’re building together.
In this intimate roundtable discussion, Black professionals from our own platform explore how they’re redefining independence for themselves—and the unexpected discovery of what’s behind it: a deep interdependence with their ancestors, their community, and the future they’re striving to create.
Upwork is contributing to these groundbreaking organizations to cultivate connection and create opportunity for underrepresented groups—and so can you.
By developing, promoting, and sponsoring culturally relevant events, the Black Mental Health Alliance supports the health and well-being of Black people and their communities.
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The Dominion Arts Foundation is dedicated to facilitating cultural enrichment opportunities, employment, training, and internships through programming and partnerships with arts and entertainment organizations for underserved community members.
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Community is in bloom. Chicago’s Southside Blooms provides unique floral arrangements while maintaining its commitment to support the environment and its community.
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Created to cultivate a deeper connection with the community, My Hood, My Block, My City works to empower neighbors with knowledge and inspire positive action to create new possibilities for the entire community.
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This is proclaimed as the first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ Center dedicated to creating affirming, culturally competent, resources, programming, and services created for us by us for LGBTQ+ individuals on the South and West Sides of Chicago.
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