We are dedicated to the economic futures of Black and Brown creatives.

RUMA aims to provide pathways to long term financial sustainable creative practices for those existing at the intersections of multiple identities; Black, Queer, Trans, Femme, Mother, or of immigrant descent.

Financial Management , Healthcare and Operations

OUR 3 PILLARS OF SUPPORT

WHY?

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  • The creative industries/arts lack collective building power that centers our communities.

  • We want to combine our powers to remove barriers of access to funding, operation support, and leadership training.

  • We want to build interdependent communities supported by infrastructures of care. This is an experiment in alternative economies and thriving communities.

creative support for disruptive artists

ARTISTS

Amber J. Phillips
Ample World

Janae Williams
PLAY CHURCH

Tariq O’Meally
BLACKLIGHT SUMMIT

Sasha Banks
AUTHOR & FILMMAKER

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Black Femme Brunch

Mo
King Molasses

Let's build our futures

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STAFF & BOARD

Ashley Robinson
Board Treasurer and Vice President

Janae Williams
Board Chair

Sonia Erika
Analysis & Communications

Tsedaye
Makonnen

Board Member

Aisha Nailah White
Founder + Executive Director

Emani
Artists Resource
Manager
Development & Comms

Ashayla Byrd
Board Member

KT Beckman- Gotrich
Board Member

Erin Cho
Operations Director & Board Secretary