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You are now part of our Triiibe, a True Representation of Intellectual Individuals Invoking Black Excellence.  Please refer to the Volunteer On-Boarding info below as often as needed.

The History

 In the beginning, the group was known as the Blvck Seeds, a quartet that also included visual artist Jessi Jumanji. When Jumanji accepted an opportunity to move to Los Angeles, the group of three changed their name to Triiibe in January, out of respect to the bond they’d created. 

Siri Imani, Aziza Love, and Pxvce met through artivism. The three of them continued to run into each other at the same activism and music events and decided to try to create together. By day, they were focused on community activism and at night, it was music, poetry and expression. Aziza, Pxvce and Siri worked together to create Street Sweeps, Potluck for the People, Raising the Bars, and Book Club. Triiibe believed that community activism is linked to all things, everything... you can't be an artist and not reflect the times. 

Siri Imani has a deep personal history with civic engagement in Cincinnati. Through generational guidance and inspiration from her mother and her grandmother, who have done this work before her, Siri sees a future where we can live together in community with each other, where we all have equitable access to resources and mutually beneficial relationships based on respect and radical love.

Carl Houston (Pxvce) is dedicated to the reduction of poverty and stopping the school to prison pipeline within our communities through leadership development and education focused on self-sufficiency and autonomy. He sees a future for current and younger generations that is full of opportunity, creative expression, and support; by uplifting and paying respect to our past.

Jennie Wright has been involved with Cincinnati organizing and community work for 30+ years as a writer, teacher, and community leader and is currently working on writing a play called Bitch Craft. She is Siri’s mother, and s ays she knew Siri would get involved in community work when she was 13. Jennie says the spirit of community mediation and support has always been a driving force in Triiibe Foundation.

The Evolution

We recently became a 501c3 non-profit status foundation. Something that’s important to us is to increase opportunities for funding our programs in an effort to sustain/expand our philanthropy and educational resources. While working to keep the spirit of a grassroots organization, we understand that we also have to work within the system at times to positively impact the most people in our communities. Holding space for both aspects of our identity is a way for us to grow in the future, while staying true to our values. 

Current Focuses

Growth: Triiibeworks

A workforce development program where participants learn the basics of growing their own food, the health benefits from growing food locally, and how to monetize these new skills. The program will pay participants to work on their own plots of land and learn the skills necessary to enter into the economy. 
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 Growth: Youth Space

Youth Space uses the community garden as a healing space or misunderstood youth. Rather than alienation or punishment, this program gives students an opportunity to grow. We offer mentorship, scientific & practical agricultural education, and the opportunity of self expression through art.
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Community: Potluck 4 the People

Nourishing the body, mind and spirit of people experiencing homelessness and/or displacement in our community. The last Sunday of every month, we provide our community with food, clothing, and services, including: medical checkups, haircuts,  entertainment,  and more.
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The Vision

Triiibe Foundation is dedicated to creating a “Little Africa” in Cincinnati, a space for the Black community to come home too and educate on how to survive and give back through Artivism for generations to come.  

What lasting impact do you want to have on the community? 
  • Changing the relationship between artists in their community. 
  • Leaving a pathway for others to do the same. 
  • Sovereignty and self sufficiency for our community. 

The Mission

Provide positive representation of urban culture through growth, community, and creativity. We are a True Representation of Intellectual Individuals Invoking Black Excellence. 

Step 1: Decide when to get involved


Not all situations call for an intervention, said Rodriguez. “It's not a hard and fast rule, but asking yourself is someone going to be harmed, either themselves or someone else, and if the answer is no, then it probably means that you don't need to intervene,” said Rodriguez.


Rodriguez encouraged people to be aware of their identity. “Based on your identity, you might not be the best person to intervene,” said Rodriguez.  In that case, they can collaborate with others to help de-escalate the situation, he said.


Step 2:  Have the right mindset


When you do decide to become involved, you have to be in the right headspace, said Rodriguez. This entails being empathetic, non-judgmental and patient, he added. “Remember that this is de-escalation,” said Rodriguez. “[Imagine] walking down the stairs, not running down the stairs, not jumping off the stairs. But walking down the stairs. Be patient. Know that it's not going to de-escalate right away.” Lastly, if you decide to step into the situation, don’t leave if it gets messy. See the whole process through, he said.

Step 3: Act accordingly


Start by introducing yourself if they do not know you, said Euree Kim, who helped facilitate the workshop. When talking with the person in crisis, Rose recommends standing or sitting where the person can see you and your hands, but also being mindful of their personal space. Rose added that it is important to ask for consent when closing that distance and laying a hand on them. If it is happening in a public space where many people are watching, minimizing the audience can help de-escalate the situation. If possible, ask the person in crisis if they would like to move to a different place, said Rose.



4. Watch your words


What you say matters as much as how you say it. When addressing the person experiencing a mental health crisis, avoid using gendered pronouns if you do not know how they prefer to be identified. The importance of being attentive to the way people prefer to communicate; if they feel more comfortable writing down their thoughts instead of speaking, let them know that’s okay. Avoid being accusatory and do not invalidate or doubt their experiences.


“This happens very often,” said Kim. “For example, [phrases like], ‘I know you are doing this to drive me crazy’ [should be avoided].’” However, if they are hallucinating, do not lie and pretend that you are seeing what they are seeing too, said Kim. Most importantly, respect the person’s autonomy by asking how you can help instead of giving advice, said Kim.