Michele Broadnax “La Cultivator”
As an avid gardener, Michele Broadnax loves getting her hands in soil; it provides for much needed “self-care.” But she also cultivates funds, human resources and dedicated professional leaders in her more than 25 years experience in public relations and program development initiatives. This work has earned Michele the position of Chief Executive Officer for Los Angeles Educational Partnership (LAEP). She is now only one of a handful of black female non-profit CEOs in California. Michele comes from a long line of educators, creatives, and social activists. By the age 15, Michele, the niece of a Black Panther and cousin of a west coast engagement coordinator for the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X, was blessed at a Thanksgiving dinner by her grandmother for having a voice that would surely speak out for social justice.
Michele shares a thoughtful and candid discussion about black female identity with our #sincuentalisteners. She explains how it informs both big and small decisions and interactions in her world. Michele’s successful fundraising efforts are based not just on data and research, but also on a deeply steeped recognition that the cause must be greater than any one person or organization. Her direct approach and intentional steps to grow people and organizations fosters and improves their development and ultimately supports communities of color in need.
Michele’s daughter, Aneesah, joins in to share her admiration and love for her mother and her work. Michele’s passion influenced Aneesah’s own trajectory in contemporary art and womanist theology studies. This mother-daughter combo will help us reflect and get through this unprecedented social and viral “muck,” through creativity and activism.
Sin Cuenta has commissioned a loteria inspired card titled, “La Cultivator” to honor Michele Broadnax for her life’s work and way of being. Follow us on Instagram @sincuenta_podcast to view this image created by rising artist, Aaron Silva.
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