The Problem
Young Black professionals of Savannah,Georgia do not have a centric hub that promotes diverse collaboration, interconnection, and experiences that help them thrive personally, professionally, and socially. As a result, many bright, young professionals, creators, and freelancers relocate to cities that fully embrace their unique culture and perspective.
The Mission
The Culturist Union's mission is to provide an inclusive and innovative safe space that unites a union of diverse people who are eager to be their best selves, live authentically, and thrive.
The Culturist Union’s mantra “Take Up Space” is a rallying cry for the marginalized person to make their presence known in the world by creating a space of their own both figuratively and literally through professional expansion and personal growth.
The Solution
A local coffeehouse & gathering spot
The Culturist Union (TCU) is transforming our private-membership cultural hub and digital platform into a brick-and-mortar coffeehouse!
The Culturist Union is still centered around the social, professional, and economic empowerment of Black creators, entrepreneurs, and professionals and will continue to be an incubator for the community through our events, discussions, and wellness programs.
Inside the coffeehouse:
A socially distanced 3600 sq ft outdoor seating space
A 900 Sq ft café & marketplace that houses products and merch from black artisans
A walk-up window for grab & go coffee and pastries
A rotation of locally sourced coffee, teas, and fresh snacks
A 1000 sq ft yoga studio w/ shower
Free Ample parking
TCU COFFEEHOUSE POTENTIAL SITE LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH GA.
What We Offer
History behind the name: The Culturist Union
A’LELIA BUNDLES/MADAM WALKER FAMILY ARCHIVES/COURTESY THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The Culturist Union is coined after the esteemed Sarah Breedlove also known as Madam C.J. Walker’s Beauty Culturist League. Madam C.J. Walker became the first black millionaire in America by creating and selling a successful line of hair care products.
In 1917, Walker hosted her first Annual Convention called ‘The Madam C. J. Walker Hair Culturists Union of America’. More than 200 ‘hair culturists’ attended the convention to learn about sales, marketing, management. She advocated for these women entrepreneurs to use their influence and financial independence to affect social and political change by giving cash awards to the entrepreneurs who contributed the most charity to their communities. In Madam C.J. Walker’s community building spirit, The Culturist Union aspires to create a safe space where people of all merits can come together to create, cultivate, and collaborate with one another.
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Why TCU Needs Your Contribution
The Culturist Union is a growing hub for social connection and economic empowerment in the epicenter of southern culture: Savannah, Ga.
We have a heart for building a safe space for marginalized folx to be seen, heard, and celebrated. We are deeply committed to our community and know that when you invest in Black people’s well-being, EVERYONE benefits.
Our coffeehouse will be a haven for culture, care, celebration, and well-being. We believe in the power of community! By tapping into the hearts and minds of like-minded folx, together, we can ignite a chain of positive change for our world.
All funds raised through iFundwomen will be used to build out our coffeehouse space.
Meet our founder
