Blog

Jun 02
Berkshire SUCC3SS Impact Accelerator: Where Data Meets Community Action

Blackshires Community Empowerment Foundation and Team R3SET partner to drive systemic change for BIPOC communities across Berkshire County Systemic change does not occur by chance; it requires intentional action, community […]

Jun 02
Making History: How Blackshires Brought the W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture to Life

On July 19, Great Barrington will experience a historic event—the unveiling of the W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture, a significant tribute to one of America’s most influential civil rights leaders and […]

Jun 02
Culture Shift: Redesigning Equity for BIPOC Artists in the Berkshires

In the heart of the Berkshires, a powerful wave of creativity and transformation is rising—led not by institutions alone, but by the voices, visions, and lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, […]

Jun 02
City of Pittsfield Honors Blackshires Leadership Accelerator with Official Proclamation

On behalf of the City of Pittsfield, Mayor Pete Marchetti officially presented a proclamation declaring June 14th as “Blackshires Leadership Accelerator Day.” This distinguished recognition underscores the significant community impact […]

Feb 08
Ari Zorn Interview

How are you involved in the community? I’ve been in business for over 25 years. I own Devine Retail Cannabis and CBD, which focuses on aligning nature with wellness. My […]

Jan 27
We would like to say Thank You!!!

The Berkshire Black community possesses so much talent. We are lucky to have such an abundance of creative talent, and a team of individuals who are willing to give the […]

Jan 26
Ari Zorn and Dubois Thomas

We are proud to announce our board members team leading the newly nonprofit Blackshires Community Empowerment Foundation. Dubois Thomas and Vice President Ari Zorn: They are leading the charge along […]

Aug 26
Blackshires Officially Launches at the 2021 Berkshire Innovation Summit

Innovating How We Innovate Thursday, September 23 Session 1 – 1p  2021 Berkshire Intrapreneur Challenge Final Event Kripalu ◇ Shire City Herbals ◇ Wellness Concepts ◇ JM Spartan The Chamberlain Group Keynote: Steve Nielsen, CEO Dycom […]

Aug 26
Barrington Stage and Sharron McClain Launch Black Voices Matter

Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us during the first half of our “Celebration of Black Voices” festival.  It was wonderful to see so many people […]

Jul 21
Interview with Dubois Thomas

How are you involved in the community? I work to improve the overall quality of life for residents of the Westside neighborhood ofPittsfield in my role as Neighborhood Revitalization Director […]