Alicia Belton 2/7/25 Alicia Belton 2/7/25

Black Excellence

We are celebrating Black History Month at UDP by highlighting African American women leaders who inspire us! They have used their gifts within institutions of higher education, corporate foundations, government and non-profit organizations. With grace, integrity and wisdom, these women have led with the mindset of advancing the collective experience for all.

Alicia Belton 12/31/24 Alicia Belton 12/31/24

The Hope of Legacy

As I reflect on this past year, it has been one of tremendous growth and celebration. Moving our practice into a 100 plus year building that was once set afire from the uprisings in 2020 and now listed in the National Registry of Historic Places is truly a testament of beauty from ashes.

Alicia Belton 11/6/24 Alicia Belton 11/6/24

When We Vote

Does voting really matter? It is how we make our choices evident in a way that can bring clarity and light. Done in exploration, collaboration and sound judgment with a posture of thinking about others, we can collectively create places of belonging for all.

Alicia Belton 8/30/24 Alicia Belton 8/30/24

Honoring National Black Business Month

We celebrated Black Business Week with the City of Minneapolis. Our development team shared lessons learned with local entrepreneurs.

Alicia Belton 7/24/24 Alicia Belton 7/24/24

For Community. By Community.

The newly opened Historic Coliseum Building is a space for the community. Reflecting on the elaborate process to get the funding needed to refurbish the building, there is abundant gratitude for the multiple lenders and grantors who not only believed in the project.

Alicia Belton 7/1/24 Alicia Belton 7/1/24

S.H.A.K.E. Gala and Juneteenth to Remember

It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks celebrating the opening of the Historic Coliseum Building. For me, it has been one of the most challenging yet rewarding projects of my career. I am so incredibly grateful for the support from our funders, sponsors, design and construction team as we have collectively remade the Coliseum into a community asset and example of what's possible.

Alicia Belton 5/30/24 Alicia Belton 5/30/24

En (Joy) the Journey

As small business owner, wife, and mother, I have purposed to find joy each day this month between the project deadlines, client meetings, volunteer, and family activities.