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#InvestBLK<\/em><\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”40″ top_margin_tablet=”0px” top_margin_phone=”0px” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1636682674776{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]is a bespoke consulting practice that specializes in vitiating inequities in nonprofits, small business, and government by curating inclusive, equitable, anti-racist community discourse for clients and their external and internal partners. Founded by Dennis Maurice Dumpson<\/a><\/strong>, #InvestBLK specializes in inclusive community building and working directly with organizational leaders, boards, and stakeholders.<\/span>
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