Welcome to
It's Never 2 Early 2 Create & Innovate
Empowering Black youth to build businesses, create opportunities, and inspire a new generation of artist and entrepreneurs.
Vision
Every Black youth will own a business by the age of 18—equipped with the skills, confidence, and community support to build generational wealth and shape their own destinies.
Mission
It’s Never 2 Early 2 Create & Innovate (N2E) empowers young Black entrepreneurs and artist through mentorship, hands-on experience, and community collaboration helping them turn creativity into business success and use entrepreneurship as a tool for personal empowerment and community transformation.
Core Values
1. Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
We define ourselves, name ourselves, and create for ourselves. Every program, product, and partnership reflects our commitment to empowering youth to lead with vision and purpose.
2. Sankofa (Learning from the Past)
We honor our ancestors and draw wisdom from their resilience and creativity to guide our path forward.
3. Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
We practice collective wealth-building—supporting, sharing, and reinvesting in one another to strengthen our community’s economic future.
4. Creativity & Innovation
We encourage bold ideas, imagination, and experimentation as pathways to opportunity and growth.
5. Community & Collaboration
We build together. N2E is a hub where youth, families, and mentors connect to uplift each other and expand possibilities.
6. Excellence with Purpose
We pursue greatness not for recognition, but to create lasting impact and open doors for those who come after us.
"Young Black people are not only the future,
we are here TODAY!"
Olu Dixon - Artist & Entrepreneur
What our community is saying
"The youth artist residency with Black, Bright and Brilliant was truly transformative for my son, Kidan. He gained confidence in sharing his art with the world and felt deeply connected to a community of young Black artists. As both his mother and his teacher, I am eternally grateful for this experience and the growth it inspired."
Mehret Habte Mehanzel, MSW
“Being part of It's Never 2 Early 2 Create & Innovate (N2E) and having my products in the downtown store has been so good! It really helped me kick off my business and build my social skills. I think every kid should get a chance to have their own business too!”
SageAnn, Perspective
“I really love to cook, and through the Young Entrepreneurs Program I was able to buy all the ingredients I needed to cater my first event. People loved my wings, and now I’m well on my way to becoming a successful chef, with folks already lining up for more!”
Kadin, Kado's Wing And Tings