Meet our Interim Board of Directors!

We're thrilled to announce that LJCLT recently appointed an Interim Board of Directors (IBoD). This significant development marks a pivotal moment in LJCLT's journey, as the newly formed board is tasked with guiding us through a crucial transitional phase.

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The LJCLT Interim Board of Directors had an incredible Board Retreat with Adinkra Farm Consultants (Quammie Williams and Ginelle Skerritt) in Sept 2025.

Our IBoD comprises a diverse group of individuals, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise. Their collective knowledge will be instrumental in steering the organization toward its goals and ensuring that we remain aligned with our mission.

Appointing this board isn't just a procedural step; it reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, and strategic growth. Over the coming months, the IBoD will focus on strategic planning, acquisition approaches, and policy development.

We believe they'll be pivotal in navigating the challenges ahead and look forward to sharing progress updates as they emerge. Thank you for your continued support as we embark on this important chapter in LJCLT's history.

Thanks for attending our first LJCLT Advisory Working Group session!

Thanks to everyone again for joining our first LJCLT Advisory Working Group session! It was so great to meet so many of you in person, and I am so happy that so many others got to join online!

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Here’s a short recap of what we accomplished in our first session:

• Answered questions about what a community land trust is, what it can do in the neighborhood and the current direction of the LJCLT.

• Shared ideas on resources and networks to advance the land trust

• We decided on the following 5 Afrocentric Values to inform the governance infrastructure of the land trust

  • Umoja (Unity)

  • Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)

  • Kujichahulia (Self Determination)

  • Ujamaa (Collective Economics)

  • Nia (Purpose)

Please see below for materials from this session, plus additional BUTO reports that further explain CLTs, other ownership models and how we got to the point of incorporating the Little Jamaica Community Land Trust.

I apologize for not having sent folks off with food this session, so please send your e-transfer emails and breakfast/lunch/dinner is on us!

Thank you, guys! Have a great week. 🙂

Anyika M.