5 Race Equity Resources You Need To Check Out

Welcome to our biweekly edition of 5 Race Equity Resources You Need To Check Out! Here you'll find the top reads, podcasts, books, reports, and workshop opportunities that can help you on your race equity journey.

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1.? ProInspire , an organization committed to building organizational resilience for Black, Brown, Indigenous, and AAPI leaders in the social sector, is reimagining what it means to build capacity from a place of thriving, abundance, and joy. As a collective, the team is committed to centering what they are getting right, rather than solely focusing on systemic barriers. The team discussed what it means to thrive as individuals and as an organization, and some of the themes that emerged from their conversations include having a supportive community of coworkers, the ability to invest in personal development and growth, the freedom to focus on work solely aligned with their commitment to racial equity, and the ability to say no to opportunities that don't align with their goals. By focusing on thriving, rather than on deficits, ProInspire is working towards organizational resilience that will benefit the entire social sector. Why settle for simply surviving when you can thrive??Not Just Surviving, But Thriving?↗?

"Our vision of an equitable social sector community is one in which the measurements of success are no longer rooted in white dominant norms. Our leaders, organizations, and communities are not deficit-ridden vessels just waiting for a funder to fill the gap. We need a narrative flip from deficit to asset so that organizations are empowered to do the work that works best for them and foundations let go of rigid guidelines and measurements that do more harm than good."

2.?The Mayors Innovation Project (MIP) has undergone a significant transformation over the past four years. As a white-led organization, it previously lacked diversity in its membership, leadership, and staff. In 2019, a consultant was hired to address the systemic racial issues within the organization, which involved mapping out the existing power structures and speaking to mayors of color. Recommendations included intentional recruitment, changes to programming, and revisiting its mission and vision. MIP now invites more mayors of color to participate and offers programming with a significant racial justice component. While much work remains to be done, MIP's progress illustrates the importance of systemic change and genuine engagement to achieve true diversity and racial equity.?Culture Change: What One Historically White-Led Organization Is Learning?↗?

3.?The article "My Journey to Embody Liberated Leadership" by Storme Gray is an inspiring reflection on the challenges and rewards of leading with authenticity and mutual accountability. As a Black queer woman in philanthropy, Gray felt compelled to create change and reimagine what leadership could look like. Through personal inquiry and exploration, she discovered the power of liberatory leadership, which challenged her core beliefs about work and leadership. This journey led to the creation of a culture of care and learning at EPIP, where Gray is the Executive Director. Their reflections provide insights into how we can all lead from a place of deep self-awareness, authenticity, and mutual accountability, and the importance of interrogating our assumptions about ourselves and others.?Liberated Leadership: Reflections from Storme Gray?↗?

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4.?In the latest episode of the Fund the People podcast, host Rusty Stahl talks with Janet Nami McIntyre and Paula Morris about the importance of incorporating wellness practices into capacity building for nonprofits. McIntyre and Morris share their expertise and experiences in integrating self-care and wellness into organizational development, and how it can lead to more sustainable and effective organizations. Tune in to learn practical tips and strategies for integrating wellness into your nonprofit's work!?Doubling-Down on Wellness in Capacity-Building – with Janet Nami McIntyre and Paula Morris, The Resilience Initiative?↗?

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5.?The Alight Align Arise conference, produced by the Decolonizing Wealth Project , will convene key stakeholders from across the reparations movement for collaboration, alignment, and healing from June 7-9, 2023. This invite-only event will bring together movement leaders, policymakers, researchers, funders, and civic leaders in Atlanta, GA, to strategize on how we can accelerate racial healing in America through truth, reconciliation, and repair. Apply to attend ↗?

• Navigating Transitions to Black Leadership -?May 23, 2023, 2:30?– 5:30 pm?ET (1:30pm-4:30pm CT / 12:30pm-3:30pm MT / 11:30am-2:30pm PT).?Register here.
• Awake to Woke to Work: Building a?Race Equity Culture for Individuals & Small Teams - Jun?5?& 12, 2023, 2?– 4 pm?ET (1-3pm CT / 12pm-2pm MT / 11am-1pm PT).?Register?here.

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