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Welcome to Black Owned Brockton, a cultural and economic development platform advancing visibility, ownership, and creative expression across Brockton and the South Shore.
Take a peek at our initiatives, discover opportunities, and connect with the entrepreneurs, artists, and residents helping shape the region.
CULTURE IN MOTION
( CULTURE & MOTION )
Connecting business, creativity, and community across Brockton and the South Shore.
explore our work
Our work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, culture, and public engagement.
Brockton Watch Party Fan Fest
Brockton Fan Fest brought together local businesses, families, food, music, and plenty of memorable moments. Not everyone made the evening news, but there is still a good chance the camera found you. Browse the gallery to relive the celebration, spot familiar faces, and find your photo from the day.
Brockton FAN FEST
Filmed by Mellow Vier, Brockton
Brockton Fan Fest brought together local businesses, families, music, food, and activities during the city’s World Cup Watch Party celebration.
The experience created space for businesses to gain visibility, connect with residents, and contribute to a citywide moment centered on culture, community, and Brockton pride.
VIBE OH EIGHT
Filmed by Nuno, Anawan Studios
We brought together culture, entrepreneurship, music, food, and public engagement through an outdoor experience centered around Brockton pride and local visibility. The initiative created space for businesses, creators, and residents to connect in a setting that reflected the city’s creativity, energy, and growing cultural presence. More than a public activation, the experience highlighted how culture and commerce can work together to strengthen local engagement and create lasting visibility for Brockton based businesses and creators.
Business Mixer at Porton Di Nhos
Filmed by Nuno, Anawan Studios
This mixer brought together local business owners, creatives, and professionals for an evening of connection and conversation. Attendees had the opportunity to introduce their work, build relationships, and engage with others across industries.
YMCA - The ARTIST CYCLE
Filmed by Mellow Vier
The Artist Cycle was a Creative Impact Fund initiative sponsored by Black Owned Brockton that connected Brockton youth with local artists Tomo, Jamaal Bonnette, and Lindsay Loza through collaborative art making, mentorship, and creative expression.
OUR mission
Black Owned Brockton works at the intersection of entrepreneurship, culture, and public engagement. Our mission is to expand visibility for local businesses and creators while building stronger pathways to ownership, workforce access, economic activity, and cultural preservation across Brockton and the South Shore.
OUR Vision
A region where local ownership grows, culture is preserved, and entrepreneurs and creatives have the space, support, and recognition to thrive.
Where Culture Moves
Initiatives
Big Art Is Taking Over Brockton
Walls are changing.
Storefronts are changing.
Shared spaces across the city are becoming part of the story.
Neighborhood Canvas is a citywide public art initiative transforming everyday spaces through bold installations created by local artists. Led through Black Owned Brockton’s Creative Impact Fund initiative, the project connects artists, property owners, and public space through work rooted in culture, identity, and visibility.
This is not about decoration.
It is about making creativity impossible to ignore.
Artwork is currently underway across participating locations throughout Brockton as artists collaborate on installations that reflect the people, stories, and energy shaping the city right now.
Google Career Certificates
professional Career Scholarship
Black Owned Brockton offers scholarships for Google Career Certificate programs to help individuals build practical, in demand skills. These flexible online courses are designed for those starting fresh or looking to expand their experience. Each program is typically valued between $1,000 and $2,000.
Through this scholarship, participants can access training at no cost. This opportunity reflects the commitment and ambition of those we serve, and we take care in connecting each person to the right path.
CommunityKEY HOLDER
Help Shape What Comes Next
Black Owned Brockton is building its board and seeking people who can offer guidance, experience, and a strong connection to the community. We welcome leaders in finance, law, marketing, fundraising, operations, public service, and community work.
Your time and perspective.
Stay Close to What Is Next
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
Black Owned Brockton membership connects you to opportunities, business visibility, creative initiatives, cultural experiences, and conversations shaping Brockton and the South Shore.
Whether you are building, creating, supporting local businesses, or staying informed, your participation helps move the work forward.