Our Mission
People from the 'Hood Making Change for the 'Hood
Comprised of people from the 'hood, 4 Da Hood understands the systemic challenges communities of color face. We also recognize that our 'hood knows best how to solve these issues. 4 Da Hood's mission is to transform our community by empowering people of color to lead with authenticity, courage, and joy.
About 4 Da Hood's Founder
Meet Frank Velásquez Jr.: Storyteller Extraordinaire, Social Justice Warrior, and Community Connector! With a heart as big as his vision, Frank dances on the frontlines of change, armed with an unshakeable belief in racial and gender equity. Whether he’s dropping knowledge on the conference stage or brainstorming behind the scenes, Frank’s passion for social justice is as infectious as his smile. And he creatively connects our stories, preserving the unique flavor of each one like in a delicious bowl of gumbo.
As the founder of 4 Da Hood and the mastermind behind the Ascending Leaders in Color fellowship program, he's forging paths for peeps of color to lead with authenticity, courage, and joy! Because for Frank, advancing equity isn't just a job—it's a movement towards building generational wealth for communities of color!
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