Building Bridges Across IIIGG
The Building Bridges series is a growing movement committed to uniting people across Institutions, Industries, Identities, Generations, and Geographies (IIIGG). Through summits, pop-ups, and partnerships, we’re creating spaces for conversation, collaboration, and transformation.
Black Women Building Bridges Pop-Up
Black Women Building Bridges (BWBB) is part of the Building Bridges series, creating space for Black women to gather across generations, disciplines, and lived experiences. Centered on leadership, wellness, and community, BWBB convenes intentional conversations that foster reflection, connection, and collective growth. Co-hosted by BLK Incubator and BWHEL.
Black Men Building Bridges Pop-Up
On Saturday, June 28th, at ArtfullWalls Gallery in Harlem. an afternoon of intentional connection, conversation, and community among Black men across generations and industries. Co-hosted by BLK Incubator and the Harlem Alphas, this gathering touched on AI, personal theories of practice, and mental health.
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2025 Building Bridges Summit
The inaugural Building Bridges Summit hosted at Harvard on Friday, March 28th and Tufts on Saturday, March 29th 2025 brought together students, educators, and changemakers from across Greater Boston and beyond for a two-day gathering focused on leadership, innovation, and advancement.
We welcomed representation from:
Bentley, Boston College, Boston University, Brown, Cornell, Harvard, Howard, MIT, RPI, Tufts, UT Austin, UVA, and VCU.
Black Men Building bridges pop-up conversations
Self-Care, Critical Reflection, and Reading As Fuel | Jor-El Caraballo
Self-Care, Critical Reflection, and Reading As Fuel | Jor-El Caraballo
Self-Care, Critical Reflection, and Reading As Fuel | Jor-El Caraballo
The Intersection of AI, Community, and Culture | Ali Almeflehi
Self-Care, Critical Reflection, and Reading As Fuel | Jor-El Caraballo
Self-Care, Critical Reflection, and Reading As Fuel | Jor-El Caraballo
Purpose, Practice, and Pathways to Thriving | Taina McField
Self-Care, Critical Reflection, and Reading As Fuel | Jor-El Caraballo
Purpose, Practice, and Pathways to Thriving | Taina McField
Building bridges Summit Keynotes
Betting on Yourself: Entrepreneurship, Networking, and the Power of Content
Betting on Yourself: Entrepreneurship, Networking, and the Power of Content
Betting on Yourself: Entrepreneurship, Networking, and the Power of Content
Lessons in storytelling, entrepreneurship, and self-trust from a Cofounder of the School of Hard Knocks.
Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding
Betting on Yourself: Entrepreneurship, Networking, and the Power of Content
Betting on Yourself: Entrepreneurship, Networking, and the Power of Content
An exploration of how we apply knowledge and discernment to lead effectively and navigate complexity.
Building bridges Summit Panel Discussions
Art, Media, & Education – Tools for Empowerment & Innovation
Restorative Justice & Education - Healing Communities and Reimagining Accountability
Restorative Justice & Education - Healing Communities and Reimagining Accountability
How can creative mediums reclaim narratives and drive social change? This panel explores the power of art, media, and education to shape culture and empower communities.
Restorative Justice & Education - Healing Communities and Reimagining Accountability
Restorative Justice & Education - Healing Communities and Reimagining Accountability
Restorative Justice & Education - Healing Communities and Reimagining Accountability
Explore how restorative practices can repair harm, transform institutions, and strengthen communities—especially through the leadership of system-impacted individuals.
Presidents Panel: Leadership in the Current Landscape
Strength in Numbers – Political Engagement, Activism, & Mobilization
Strength in Numbers – Political Engagement, Activism, & Mobilization
Student body presidents from Boston University, Harvard University, and Tufts University share what it means to lead with integrity, advocate for equity, and protect their peace in today’s campus climate.
Strength in Numbers – Political Engagement, Activism, & Mobilization
Strength in Numbers – Political Engagement, Activism, & Mobilization
Strength in Numbers – Political Engagement, Activism, & Mobilization
This panel unpacks how we organize across sectors for justice. From public policy to grassroots organizing, hear strategies, experiences, and thoughts on building collective power and driving systemic change.