Sol Nation

Sol Nation We are a Climate Justice, solutions-based organization led by Black thought leaders.

We are honored to recognize SaluteU with this year’s Volunteer of the Year Award at Bloom Into Action: Ladies First 💅🏾Cr...
06/04/2026

We are honored to recognize SaluteU with this year’s Volunteer of the Year Award at Bloom Into Action: Ladies First 💅🏾

Created by FOR THE STRUGGLE, founded by Alicia Brown, SaluteU is dedicated to supporting youth impacted by or at risk of involvement with the criminal system by providing the tools, guidance, and community support needed to create new pathways forward.

Through mentorship, conflict management, financial planning, career readiness, workforce development, therapy resources, academic support, and free boxing classes, SaluteU is helping young people build discipline, confidence, healing, and long-term opportunity. Their work reflects a deep commitment to breaking cycles and investing directly into the future of our communities.

This is the kind of community-centered impact that Ladies First is all about — showing up, restoring hope, and creating the conditions for others to thrive.
Please join us as we celebrate SaluteU and the incredible leaders, organizations, and changemakers making a difference throughout our communities.

✨ Featuring keynote speaker Roxanne Shanté, live entertainment, art, music, and fellowship.
🎟️ Tickets are available now. bit.ly/biatickets

A heartfelt thank you to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina for sponsoring this year's Bloom Into Action: Ladi...
06/03/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina for sponsoring this year's Bloom Into Action: Ladies First 🌸

We are grateful for Blue Cross NC continued commitment to building healthier, stronger communities across North Carolina. Their purpose-driven work to address the state's most pressing health challenges and create long-term, sustainable change aligns deeply with SOL Nation's vision of thriving, sovereign communities.

This partnership is especially meaningful because it builds on a relationship that began in 2023, when BCBSNC partnered with SOL Nation to support community-centered solutions and advance health equity. Together, we share a belief that lasting change happens when communities are empowered with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.

Join us as we celebrate culture, community, and the women creating pathways for change.

🎟️ Tickets are available now: bit.ly/biatickets

We are proud to honor Kika’s House with this year’s Initiative/Organization Impact Award at Bloom Into Action: Ladies Fi...
06/03/2026

We are proud to honor Kika’s House with this year’s Initiative/Organization Impact Award at Bloom Into Action: Ladies First 💅🏾

Born from lived experience and a deep commitment to community transformation, Kika’s House exists to break generational cycles and build a future where healing, health, and economic freedom are a birthright — not a privilege.

Founded from the realities faced in West Charlotte, Kika’s House is rooted in fighting back against the health and wealth disparities that continue to impact Black communities. Through boxing, financial education, mentorship, and community empowerment, they are creating pathways for healing, discipline, resilience, and long-term change.

Their work reflects the spirit of this year’s Ladies First theme — honoring those who step into difficult conditions, restore what has been neglected, and help communities thrive.
Please join us as we celebrate Kika’s House and the incredible women, leaders, and organizations making lasting impact throughout our communities.

✨ Featuring keynote speaker Roxanne Shanté, live entertainment, art, music, and fellowship.
🎟️ Tickets are available now. bit.ly/biatickets

Please join us in congratulating Monifa Drayton on being honored with our Community Member of Impact Award at this year’...
06/02/2026

Please join us in congratulating Monifa Drayton on being honored with our Community Member of Impact Award at this year’s Bloom Into Action: Ladies First 💅🏾

Monifa Drayton has continuously shown what it means to lead with vision, advocacy, and care for community. Through her work in healthcare equity, housing advocacy, civic leadership, arts and culture, and neighborhood empowerment throughout Charlotte, she has remained committed to creating pathways for communities to thrive.

Her work reflects the spirit of this year’s theme, Ladies First — honoring the women who continue to lead, restore, advocate, and create change in spaces that have too often been overlooked.
We invite you to join us in fellowship as we celebrate the incredible women being honored at this year’s Bloom Into Action alongside keynote speaker Roxanne Shanté, live entertainment, art, music, and community.

Come celebrate culture, leadership, and impact with us.
🎟️ Tickets are available now. bit.ly/biatickets

A special thank you to one of our Bloom Into Action: Ladies First sponsors, For The Struggle, Inc.FOR THE STRUGGLE zealo...
06/01/2026

A special thank you to one of our Bloom Into Action: Ladies First sponsors, For The Struggle, Inc.

FOR THE STRUGGLE zealously fights systemic issues of economic and social injustice by responding to the needs identified by impacted communities and advocating alongside them for meaningful change. Their commitment to community-centered advocacy and justice aligns deeply with the mission and vision of SOL Nation.

We are grateful for their support in helping us create a powerful celebration honoring the women leading change in environmental justice and building pathways for communities to thrive.
Thank you for standing with us and supporting this year’s Bloom Into Action

Black music has always been more than sound. It has been memory, resistance, celebration, storytelling, innovation, and ...
06/01/2026

Black music has always been more than sound. It has been memory, resistance, celebration, storytelling, innovation, and survival. Across generations, Black artists have shaped the rhythms that move cultures around the world while creating space for joy, healing, expression, and collective connection. From gospel and jazz to hip-hop, house, R&B, soul, blues, and beyond, Black music continues to carry the spirit of community and creativity forward.

This Black Music Month, we honor the artists, creators, organizers, and communities who have used music as a tool for liberation, reflection, and transformation. Music has long been a way for people to process grief, protect culture, imagine freer futures, and remind one another that we are never alone in what we carry.

At SOL Nation, we recognize that culture is deeply connected to sovereignty. The sounds that come from our communities hold history, power, and possibility. As we celebrate Black Music Month, we celebrate the legacy of Black expression and the ways music continues to nourish the mind, body, spirit, and community.

05/31/2026

What are pioneer species? 🌱
In nature, pioneer species are the first organisms to grow in damaged environments, helping restore balance and create the conditions for new life to thrive.

That idea is at the heart of this year’s Bloom Into Action: Ladies First, honoring the women who continue to lead, nurture, rebuild, and create change within their communities.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon featuring keynote speaker Roxanne Shanté, live entertainment, live art, brunch, music, and fellowship

🎟️ Tickets are available now: bit.ly/biatickets

At this year’s Bloom Into Action: Ladies First, we are proud to honor three incredible changemakers whose work continues...
05/29/2026

At this year’s Bloom Into Action: Ladies First, we are proud to honor three incredible changemakers whose work continues to uplift, restore, and transform our communities 🌸

✨ Community Member of Impact Award — Monifa Drayton
For her continued leadership, advocacy, and commitment to creating pathways for healthier, stronger, and more empowered communities throughout Charlotte.

✨ Initiative/Organization Impact Award — Kika’s House
For their work breaking generational cycles through healing, boxing, financial education, mentorship, and community empowerment while addressing the health and wealth disparities impacting Black communities.

✨ Volunteer of the Year Award — SaluteU
Created by FOR THE STRUGGLE and founded by Alicia Brown, SaluteU supports youth impacted by or at risk of involvement with the criminal system through mentorship, workforce development, mental health support, education, and free boxing classes.

These honorees reflect the heart of this year’s Ladies First theme — celebrating those who step into difficult conditions, create opportunities for healing and growth, and help communities thrive.

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon featuring keynote speaker Roxanne Shanté, live entertainment, live art, music, brunch, and fellowship as we celebrate culture, community, and impact together ✨

🎟️ Tickets are available now: bit.ly/biatickets

05/29/2026

What song feels like Black community to you? Comment below 👇🏾
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Hip hop has always been more than music — it’s memory, community, storytelling, and connection. We asked hip hop enthusiasts what songs take them back and what songs remind them of Black community, and one thing became clear: the vibes, the culture, and the feeling of togetherness still matter.

That same energy is coming to Bloom Into Action: Ladies First, featuring Roxanne Shanté, live entertainment, art, brunch, and community all in one space.

🎟️ Tickets are available now: bit.ly/biatickets

05/28/2026

Some women changed the culture and never fully got their flowers while they were doing the work.

Women who helped shape community, creativity, leadership, environmental justice, music, storytelling, and movement building, often long before the world caught up to their impact.
Bloom in Action is about honoring that legacy.

Not just with conversation … but with community … with joy … with music … with storytelling … and with a room full of people who understand why these women mattered.
Join us as we celebrate the women who helped communities bloom.

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