B1 is:  unity, Black community first, a standard of excellence, love and celebration of the culture, self-respect, respect for others, investing, economic and political empowerment, prioritizing adoption, and knowledge of self.

The concept of B1 is not new. It represents phenomena that has occurred throughout the world. One of the preeminent examples occurred during predepression America.

Without overlooking the events that led to the destruction of the town, B1 celebrates the accomplishments of Tulsa Oklahoma’s, Greenwood District; commonly referred to as “Black Wall Street”-A segregated self-contained community of people who embraced cooperative economics. The community was replete with thriving businesses and families.

B1 is growing in countries in Central America, South America, the United Kingdom and others.