Black Owned Maine Podcast

One Maine Group: The Vision

Episode 0- The Vision: Outlines our plans to create a pilot BIPOC business incubator, in a state that is entrepreneur-friendly but lacking resources for the BIPOC experience.
Genius Black, Rose, and The Artist Mitch discuss decolonization, finding one’s true path, Native American ownership of these lands, and the ever evolving relationship between Native elders and youth. Mitch is raising funds to cover the costs associated with her upcoming sacred home birth and the transition into motherhood. See the link below to make a contribution.
Black Owned Maine Podcast

What Our Bodies Teach Us ft Gaby Barboza

Genius Black and Gaby Barboza talk racial disparities in healing, spiritual bypassing, the prevalence of toxic positivity, and the adverse effects of being stuck in fight or flight mode. Includes a Bonus: Gaby guides you and Genius Black through a body meditation. Get comfy family.  Vibes and Blessings.
Black Owned Maine Podcast

South Portland Black Student Union

Join members of the South Portland Black Student Union- Anyek, Petros, and Fiona, as they discuss life growing up Black in South Portland, Maine, as well as their work in the community.
05/13/2022

MTI Prime Fund

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Applications are open for MTI's Prime Fund Deadline to apply is May 24, 2022 Multiple Zoom workshops will be held in the coming days/weeks to help potential applicants determine eligibility and apply. See below. MTI has established the Pandemic Recovery…
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03/17/2022, Business Guides

Add + Update Directory Listing

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We highly recommend reviewing this how to guide before registering for the Black Owned Maine business directory. Registering will allow you to submit businesses, events, as well as give you access to edit your listings that already exist in the…
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03/15/2022

Genius Black's Departure

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We are excited to announce a new chapter for Genius Black! We are humbled to announce that Genius Black will be leaving Black Owned Maine imminently, and working full time on his business initiatives. Genius will continue in his activism…
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03/10/2022

March Business Newsletter

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Did you miss the March 2021 BOM Black business newsletter? We discuss our business start up fund, upcoming events, and the launch of our redesigned website. https://mailchi.mp/blackownedmaine/business-start-up-funds
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03/07/2022

Business Start-up Fund Open

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Black Owned Maine is proud to launch start-up funding for Maine-based, Black businesses, nonprofits, and artists new to monetization. Applicants must be within their first two years of business. Awards will not exceed $1,000 and applicants must have an annual…
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Press, 02/03/2022

News Center Maine

Black Owned Maine launches gift guide with holiday ideas

MAINE, Maine — When the world erupted in protest around the murder of George Floyd, Rose Barboza knew she wanted to do something. As a single mom with COVID concerns, she was reluctant to take to the streets and join in the protests. So, she created a nonprofit called Black Owned Maine with the idea of raising awareness about Black-owned businesses so that people can support these businesses throughout the state. She recognized that there was no public list or directory of these businesses. 

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