Services

Consulting

LBS has a wide range of expertise that is rooted in African Centered, liberatory practice.  Our combination of deep study in rigorous bodies of intellectual work outside of the heavily curated white liberal mainstream, and our extensive bodies of work uniquely position us to provide high level consulting services.

Youth
Development

Community
Orgainizing

Public
Assemblies

Policy
Advocacy

Leadership Development

Public
Speaking

Research

Our unique experience doing direct services, political advocacy, as well as traditional academic work provide us with unique experiences we bring to research. We assist individuals and institutions by providing them African centered research perspectives on issues relevant to our areas of expertise, including: 

Policy
Advocacy

Policy
Analysis

Grassroots
Organizing

Grassroots
Organizing

Policy & Practice of the Human Social Service Sector

Cannabis
Legalization

Drug
Decriminalization

African Centered Research Methodologies

Examples of Previous Research Topics Include: 

  • Workforce Development Legislation in Maryland 
  • A Brief History of Baltimore’s Philanthropic Sector 
  • Racial Justice Analysis of Participatory Budgeting Methodologies  
  • Philanthropic Efforts at Reparations for Slavery
  • Drug Decriminalization Research from an African Centered Perspective
  • Recommendation on Qualitative Research Approaches to Engaging Leaders in Baltimore’s Addiction/Drug Decriminalization Public

Speaking Engagements

LBS Members have extensive expertise in a broad range of academic disciplines and subject matters. We are happy to work with small and large community groups, learning facilities, and institutions on your upcoming events. With advanced notice we can be available to service you as:

Our experience with academic and advocacy work allows us an ability to offer a wide range of topics customizable to the needs and interests of targeted audiences.

With our proven track record as public speakers, educators, and poetry/debate coaches, we are confident we can create talks that meet and even exceed your expectations.