Building Community Capacity · Est. Chicago
A world where all children reach their highest potential
Greetings and welcome to Building Community Capacity…Remembering Our Legacy of Love! I’m Joanna Grace Farmer and will be your guide as we share our vision for a world where all children can reach their highest potential, using strategies that “increase access to information and resources that…
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All 32 pieces →Ourstory continues to unfold...
I’ve learned more in one week than I could have imagined about the love I share with my daughter. All grown up now and preparing for the next steps…
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mothersMother's Day 2022 Tribute
Mother’s Day 2022 reminded me of why I have to remember, celebrate, and honor my Beloved Mother. It’s truly a…
We want children to know they are loved beyond measure. To believe they are geniuses.
— Joanna Grace Farmer, “Our Vision”
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A Girlchild from the Westside of Chicago
As a Girlchild from the Westside of Chicago, I remember being marginalized and stigmatized. It seems as if you could never be good enough. White supremacy and its stepchild, racism, were large and in charge. I learned to be tougher and more stoic so I could successfully navigate the ups and downs of living in a world with…