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ICYMI: We celebrated Juneteenth with a conversation on Black Men's Health with Collin Mays and LaRon Evans, MS, MHC, LLPC who highlighted our YMCA's Boys & Young Men of Color Strategy! Watch. Share. Discuss.

I've been reflecting the past few days on the Race Table Talks session I attended on Saturday facilitated by Laurabel Mba Consulting. Most of us didn't know each other. We came together, as a group of white women, nervous yet eager to participate in a conversation that challenged our inner biases and opened our minds to the racism that persists within ourselves and our communities. Although uncomfortable at times, it was an incredible experience and I strongly recommend all white folx attend. I'm committed to continuing the work to make myself a better ally to the racialized people in my community. We are each born color blind, our stereotypes and biases are learned and deeply engrained. We cannot call ourselves DEI advocates, if we are not intentional about interrupting the cycle in ourselves, our workplaces and most importantly our children. Laurabel will tell you that her son is what inspired her to take on this work, she has inspired me to do better for my son. How do I react when a family member says something racist? I learned the questions to ask myself on if, when and how I should address this with them. What pre-conceived assumptions do I carry that are incorrect? I learned that being racist is not the worst thing. It is an opportunity for acknowledgment and learning, so that tomorrow I will do better. As a business leader, how do I ensure I am fostering a safe an inclusive workplace for our racialized team members? It requires intentional, consistent and continuous effort to make DEI an expected and demonstrable value of our organization. As the mother a Inuk child, I think often about the racism my child will face throughout his life. I will never fully understand his experience or be able to protect him from the injustices he will face. He is a different color than me, when people learn he is adopted, people most commonly say, "He is so lucky". They carry preconceived assumptions and biases about the life he might have had in his Inuit community. I carried them too before his adoption. I know now how wrong they are and am committed to advocating for the empowerment, fair treatment and reconciliation of Indigenous peoples. Follow Laurabel Mba Consulting for enlightenment, education and updates on future events.

Excellent conversation with Melanie Frazer, ACE and the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce! Thanks for giving me a platform to share information about the Project SEARCH program. #networking #schooltoworkprogram

In Episode 145, we explore the concept of being a good community member by asking the Mayor of Lewisburg for her insights. Mayor White’s response is simple yet profound, offering valuable perspectives on the essence of community involvement. Listen: https://lnkd.in/gPv7e6X

How do you architect a career as a Chief Community Officer (CCO)? What are the key skills and considerations for growing into such a position? In this third interview in the series on the role of the CCO I'm running with Jae (Jennifer) Washington, CBHC, we sit down to talk with the amazing Hugo Paquin, a climate and co-working champion, to learn about his journey from community management into strategic leadership roles. If you are a community professional, you'll want to play through the entire conversation. 🎥 Five Reasons to Watch The Full Interview with Hugo Paquin... 1️⃣ Career Journey: Hugo shares his path from marketing to Head of Community at Techquartier and Voyagers, offering insights for those pivoting into community leadership. 2️⃣ Strategic Integration: Learn how to advocate for community at the executive level and foster cross-functional collaboration within your organization. 3️⃣ Tactical & Strategic Balance: Discover how Hugo blends day-to-day management with strategic planning, leveraging his marketing background. 4️⃣ Global Management: Gain tips on navigating cultural differences and managing international communities effectively. 5️⃣ Industry Trends: Understand the evolving role of community management in a post-pandemic world and its future as a strategic business function. #CommunityManagement #Leadership #StrategicPlanning #GlobalCommunity #IndustryTrends

How are you creating more love, justice or equity with your community? Share your insights and join the conversation to see how others are making a positive impact. https://wkkf.co/ucsa

🏠 Are you passionate about reshaping the housing landscape? We invite you to join us for Episode 3 of our 'Building the Future' webinar series, featuring Lara Oyedele, the esteemed CEO of Black on Board Ltd. Lara's dedication to advocating for #affordablehousing and her pivotal role as a champion in #SocialHousing sets the stage for an unmissable discussion on ‘Diversity and Representation in Housing.’ Lara's expertise isn't just about strategies; it's about driving change. Her insights, rooted in her experiences as a #windrush campaigner, offer a unique perspective that promises to redefine how we approach diversity in housing. This session isn't just a conversation; it's a catalyst for transformation. 📅 Date: 11 January, 2024 🕒 Time: 11:00-12:00 🌐 Register here: https://ow.ly/bwYe50Qjb3s If you've missed any of our previous webinar series, don't worry! You can catch up here: https://ow.ly/Qem250Qjb3r This upcoming session is your chance to join a crucial dialogue shaping the future of housing. Seize this opportunity to gain invaluable insights and play a role in driving meaningful change. Don't let this chance pass you by! #DiversityInHousing #HousingWebinar #BuildingTheFuture #HousingLandscape #HousingAdvocacy #HousingTransformation #HousingDialogue

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 | 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 First, I MUST communicate how incredible the cast was for the radio stage play adaptation of It’s A Wonderful Life. The cast truly carried the audience into the story and touched each person’s heart through this heartwarming Christmas classic. As one of the pianist/composers for the production, I had a front row seat to this in-depth and intentional artistry. An aspect of film and theater has been on my mind a lot the past few years, and I continually inspect stories as I interact with them. Specifically, I have been considering how stories can be used as motivating and inspiring pieces of advocacy and promotion of important culture and health concepts. It’s A Wonderful Life is an excellent example of a cultural story that acts as an impactful and insightful medium for advocacy and community education. While I am sure there are many other insightful pieces to this story, two components stood out specifically to me: Social Capital and Housing Security. George’s dream was to be an architect—to build bridges and skyscrapers. What he ended up being was an architect of lives, building connections and livelihoods. In fact, the character of George was an architect of social capital, connecting with community members and connecting community members with the resources they needed to achieve healthy lives. Additionally, George Bailey was a mouthpiece for housing security: “To work and die in a home with a couple of decent rooms and a bath.” –George Bailey This statement was made in a frustrated conversation with a local tycoon who was taking over the town. In his statement, George shares a deep sentiment that rings true for more individuals than those in Bedford Falls. Housing security is a crucial aspect of quality health and the prevention of disease. With a closer look into the script, an even stronger argument could be made for using It’s A Wonderful Life as a story of advocacy for mental health and socioeconomic determinants of health. 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀 Director: Anne Nolan Cast: Eric Lane, AnnaGrace Leszkowski, Caleb Meer, Katelin Orr , Isaac Stephens Musicians: Ben Beam + Caleb Woo #publichealth #narrativebased #humancentereddesign #advocacy #housingaffordability

Explore the profound exchange of value within communities in which individuals strengthen the community, and the community empowers individuals. Tune in! 🤝💡 #ElementsOfCommunity #CommunityStrength Listen to the full episode by clicking here https://pbp.li/eoc64.

I'm more active here, so I thought I'd share this: The Survivor's Guide: To Building A Community My Pax East 2022 Panel with Victoria T. from Innersloth Link ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gRYpwz_P #communitymanagement #communitybuilding