About Us:
Our Mission is "Empowering Black and Brown communities by closing access gaps to ownership, career, and education—creating safe, restorative spaces where families thrive through holistic wellness and equitable opportunity."
Our Story: A Family Legacy of Empowerment
Sisters Empowered isn't just an organization; it’s a family’s response to a call for change. What began as a vision to bridge the gaps in our community during a global pandemic has grown into a dedicated movement led by a mother, a daughter, and a cousin.
We believe that the path to success should never be a scavenger hunt. By bringing employment, housing, and education resources into one room, we are dismantling the barriers that have historically held our communities back. Together, we are committed to closing access gaps and creating restorative spaces where Black and Brown families don't just survive—they thrive through holistic wellness and equitable opportunity.
Meet our Team
Najya B
"Najya serves as Co-Owner, bringing a deep-rooted commitment to the mission of Sisters Empowered. Having watched her mother find innovative ways to help others, Najya was motivated to step into a leadership role to help expand that reach. Together, they work to provide the BIPOC community with a 'one-stop' resource for thriving. Najya is dedicated to fostering environments where generational knowledge is shared, and every community has the opportunity to become safe and prosperous."
Cecelia V
"As a nonprofit recruiter, I spent years navigating resource fairs that often felt limited in scope. When the world paused in 2020, I saw a widening gap for the BIPOC community and realized that 'the new normal' couldn't mean business as usual. I envisioned a space where employment, housing, and education weren't scattered pieces of a puzzle, but resources found in a single room.
I reached out to my network of business owners with a simple question: How can we show up for our community? That conversation sparked the birth of Sisters Empowered. Today, we are dedicated to closing access gaps and creating restorative spaces where Black and Brown families don't just survive—they thrive through holistic wellness and equitable opportunity."
Ava S
"As a key member of the Sisters Empowered leadership team, Ava is passionate about the power of family and community coming together. Working alongside her aunt and cousin, she helps turn our mission into reality by connecting families with the tools they need to thrive. She believes that by closing access gaps in education and housing, we can create safe, prosperous neighborhoods for Black and Brown communities to call home."
I am a mother and grandmother.
I have been through a lot in my life.
I am a MN Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.
I have a very strong family and church connection.
One of the things that makes me happy is helping others in life and that is exactly what I am able to do with Sisters-Empowered.
I am blessed to have turned my losses into a gain.
