Emerge South Africa
One of the many ways to facilitate the growth and development of the Black population in South Africa and around the world is by working to shift the standard narrative flowing into and out of Black communities. Recognizing and highlighting the work of impactful Black leaders, particularly those coming from disadvantaged backgrounds, and illustrating their journeys, including obstacles and triumphs, challenges and victories, can help to construct a different standard of what’s possible. Through the videos, podcasts, articles and blogs on this page, we will begin this reconstruction.
Video series
These videos represent the work and impact of enterprising entrepreneurs living and working in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. They represent just a tiny portion of the vibrant and creative entrepreneurship scene in Johannesburg.
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Making the Best of a Second Chance – Rally Sergey’s Story
Ralton Sergey has become a known second-hand book seller by Gautrain commuters at the Johannesburg Park Station Rally, who is originally from Durban, said he didn’t know that one day he would be a well known roadside book seller. His books are very catching to the eye...
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Volunteer With Us!
Come help us elevate the voices of grassroots Black visionaries and leaders in South Africa and Brazil! The Emerge Project is on a growth track for 2018! We've got a vision and goals for this year; will you help us realize them? We are looking for a team of volunteers...
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The City of Johannesburg ranked 28 out of top 50 cities in support of women entrepreneurs
The City of Johannesburg is making a mark globally. This follows after Johannesburg has been ranked 28 out of 50 global cities, for showcasing skill development and business opportunities for women in the 2017 Dell Women Entrepreneur Cities Index (WE Cities). This is...
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The Coming Great Awakening
The other day I was chatting with a South African colleague whom I had recently met. She expressed her fear and discomfort with the current state of the country, with the political instability and deepening racial tensions, among other factors. I could feel her sense...
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Raising South Africa’s Giants
An African proverb says it takes a community to raise a child, which means it’s everyone’s responsibility to take an active role in contributing to the nurturing of the child We are living in a face-paced, instant information and pressure filled world. Today’s...
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