Empowering Youth. Forging Connections. Building The Future.
Joe R. Gatlin
Advancing the Journey of Tomorrow’s Change-Makers — Today!
“I am on a personal mission to uplift and inspire underrepresented youth in America by providing access to educational resources, mentorship programs, and community support that foster self-empowerment, cultural pride, and the realization of their full potential in a society that values equality and opportunity for all.”
- Joe Gatlin
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PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Mentorship
Fostering personal and professional growth through guidance from experienced leaders who understand the journey.
Training
Equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in cultural, social, and economic endeavors.
Networking
Creating opportunities to connect, collaborate, and build lasting relationships within the community and beyond.
Careers
Opening pathways to meaningful employment that aligns with our mission of empowerment and cultural appreciation.
Fundraising
Driving our initiatives forward by mobilizing resources and support from diverse quarters to make a lasting impact.
Partners
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The Port of Los Angeles
The busiest container port in North America, the Port of Los Angeles has sustained its rank as No. 1 for more than two decades with record volumes for containerized trade. The Port maintains an efficient, sustainable supply chain, adopting new technologies to improve the reliability, predictability, and efficiency of the flow of cargo across global seaborne trade.
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Aivlys Solutions
Our vision is to facilitate and provide linkages between the USA, Africa, and the Caribbean businesses to ensure bilateral trade takes place. Also to ensure that products being traded have value addition and are shelf ready.
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The African Diaspora Development Institute
The African Diaspora Development Institute was born out of the desire to bring Africa to the world and the world to Africa. There currently is no one resource to easily find information about Africa. ADDI aims to become that resource.
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The Port of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach is the premier U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade and a trailblazer in innovative goods movement, safety, environmental stewardship and sustainability. Voted “Best West Coast Seaport” by industry peers, the Port handles trade valued at $200 billion annually and supports 2.6 million jobs across the nation, more than 575,000 in Southern California, and more than 50,000 jobs – or 1 in 5 – in Long Beach.
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The Black Business CoOp
The mission of the Black Business Cooperative (BBCO) is to Empower Excellence, Shape Success, and Foster Prosperity among its members. Utilizing innovation, networking, and the strength of diversity, the BBCO cultivates an environment that brings benefits to every member.
“When I dare to be powerful – to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”
-Audre Lorde