In a fight for more equitable treatment of their children in schools, Black parents/caregivers’ complaints are being dismissed as illogical and irrational. This is not true for all schools but the very fact that it reigns true in some is too much. Our educational systems need to be “fixed”, some even suggesting that they should[…]
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Equity Centered School Improvement- Administrators.
By ALLISON TODD black youth, education, Racial Equity Oct 30, 2020
What is Equity Centered School Improvement?
By ALLISON TODD advocacy, black youth, education Oct 29, 2020
Equity Centered School Improvements requires everyone – the parent, the school, the community. To achieve equity in schools it’s essential to measure fairness, inclusion and achievement while creating a safe and conducive environment for all students to learn, grow and develop. Improvement in our educational system is a continuous process. For optimum results there is[…]
Roles of Teachers, Parents, Caregivers and Students in Equity Centered School Improvement
By ALLISON TODD black youth, education, Racial Equity Oct 28, 2020
The process of remedying and reversing the equity challenges present within schools goes beyond the outlandish policies of leaders or the efforts of administrators. All stakeholders involved in education have a role to play. In this article, we shall discuss what we as individuals can do to improve our schools’ quality, fairness, and inclusion. As[…]
Racial Equity Community of Practice: Philanthropy Together
Image By ALLISON TODD Community Engagement, Racial Equity Aug 04, 2020
Philanthropy Together is a new national initiative to scale and strengthen the collective giving movement. They seek to democratize and diversify philanthropy through the power of giving circles! On July 30, 2020, Philanthropy Together held their first Racial Equity Community of Practice webinar. This is the first of a 6-month commitment that more than 75 giving[…]
From the Desk of Natasha A. Harrison
Video By Natasha Harrison Culture Transformation Jun 19, 2020
What are your reflections regarding the current climate in our country? Natasha A. Harrison, President and CEO of CommunityBuild Ventures, shares her reflection on this moment after the lynchings of #BreonnaTaylor, #GeorgeFloyd, and #RayshardBrooks. Press play and listen. Then share your reflections. At this moment, what are you feeling? How are you working through this[…]
Ayodele Harrison, Senior Partner of Education and Director of BMEsTalk for CommunityBuild Ventures, penned an article. According to the Changing the Odds report released in 2019 by The Annie E Casey Foundation, African Americans and whites together represent nearly 90 percent of the city’s total population – 52% African American and 37% white. Let these numbers sink in[…]
6 Steps for Creating Authentic Conversations That Center Race
By Natasha Harrison Racial Equity Jun 17, 2020
Co-Authored by Neith Sankofa Since the tragic lynchings of Ahmaud Arberry, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and, most recently in Atlanta, Rayshard Brooks, there has been a heightened awareness of racism and white supremacy, and its impact on the well-being of Black, Indigenous and other People of Color. As a consistent voice for racial equity and[…]
On March 16th, I flew home from DC. The weekend proceeding this flight was filled with uncertainty. I was forced to pack up my entire life at Howard, say goodbye to my friends and girlfriend, and leave the city without any knowledge of when I would return. Many of my friends were not so fortunate.[…]
A Letter From President & CEO: Natasha Harrison
By Natasha Harrison COVID-19 Apr 23, 2020
“What’s happening is black folks are getting infected more because they are exposed more, and once infected they’re dying more because they have their bodies — our bodies — have born the burden of chronic disinvestment (and) active neglect of the community, she said. “When I look at it is because of structural racism, which[…]
Day 4: What I Am Learning from COVID-19 by Natasha Harrison
Video By Natasha Harrison COVID-19 Apr 15, 2020
Day 4: What I Am Learning from COVID-19 by Natasha Harrison Join Natasha Harrison, President & CEO of CommunityBuild Ventures, every day at 8am LIVE! No need to register. Did you hop on to Facebook and join? If not, catch the replay here. You do NOT want to miss this. A key takeaway from her[…]
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