Mt. Pleasant/East Cleveland | Social Services
Rahim Basit is a co-founding member of the Anansi Artists Alliance whose mission is to “advocate for, support and advance the endeavors of American artists and to encourage cultural awareness and social action through the arts”. Rahim has dedicated his time and efforts into developing programming designed to enhance the life skills of neighborhood youth, giving back to the homeless and displaced, and utilizing creative arts methods and culture to revitalize and build strong communities and economic stability in both Cleveland and East Cleveland. Additionally, he is working in a team to develop creative programming, activities that include meditation, guest speakers, and etiquette, as an alternative to scholastic punishments, such as detention and suspension. With his background is business, Rahim has also taught start-up fundamentals, business plan writing and entrepreneurship courses. He is an advocate of the My Brother’s Keeper Initiative, Black Male Engagement and Uncollege.
