Founded by Takema M. Robinson, in 2016, Converge is a Black woman owned social-justice consulting firm whose purpose is to accelerate the creation of a radically just new world, where communities of color thrive. We use an organizing framework to shift power so communities of color are self-defined and self-determined. To do this, we organize people and resources to build a robust social justice infrastructure to enable strong leaders, organizations and movements to grow.
Our work spans a range of sectors and issues, but is consistently rooted in our values and an intersectional analysis of systemic oppression and racism. Our partners include organizations, public agencies, corporations and foundations seeking to operationalize racial and intersectional equity.
As a for-profit Black-woman-owned company, we are unapologetically committed to investing our dollars in companies owned by people of color and women and companies that demonstrate a commitment to communities of color.
Consistent with its commitment to advancing racial equity, Converge seeks to spend its money with businesses that are led by people of color, pay livable wages, and align with our values and purpose.
Consistent with our commitment to advancing racial equity, Converge seeks to ensure that we contract with vendors and service providers based on ethical procurement criteria. We seek out vendors as partners that are e.g. led by people of color, pay livable wages, and align with our core values and purpose. Whenever possible, Converge purchases materials and services that are sourced locally from local, minority-owned businesses. This includes office supplies, memberships, technical solutions, and various other products utilized within our business.
Converge is a proud member of the New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce.