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These caucus spaces allow individuals from various organizations to come together and work through the racial dynamics manifesting in their institutions. They also allow folks who do not have access to caucusing at their workplace to experience the growth opportunity that such discussions provide. In addition, NPARC's Leadership Team changes its name to Coalition Builders in order to express a non-hierarchical structure and acknowledge that coalitions are built among peers.
They also allow folks who do not have access to caucusing at their workplace to experience the growth opportunity that such discussions provide. In addition, NPARC's Leadership Team changes its name to Coalition Builders in order to express a non-hierarchical structure and acknowledge that coalitions are built among peers.
NPARC continues its work in the form of monthly community meetings that gather people from all over the city to support each other in making systemic change.
They also allow folks who do not have access to caucusing at their workplace to experience the growth opportunity that such discussions provide. In addition, NPARC's Leadership Team changes its name to Coalition Builders in order to express a non-hierarchical structure and acknowledge that coalitions are built among peers.
NPARC prepared a series of budget recommendations regarding anti-racism and cultural competency services. These recommendations were included in the SHSC’s recommendations for City of Seattle, along with meeting individual city council members to review these and other SHSC budget recommendations.
These recommendations were included in the SHSC’s recommendations for City of Seattle, along with meeting individual city council members to review these and other SHSC budget recommendations.
NPARC developed a one page position paper and series of questions for a Candidates Forum held prior to the November elections. NPARC brought Ron Chisom from the Peoples Institute to Seattle for the SHSC annual awards ceremony and successfully advocated for naming this award the “Ron Chisom Anti-Racism Award".
They also allow folks who do not have access to caucusing at their workplace to experience the growth opportunity that such discussions provide. In addition, NPARC's Leadership Team changes its name to Coalition Builders in order to express a non-hierarchical structure and acknowledge that coalitions are built among peers.
NPARC also successfully petitioned the Seattle Human Services Coalition to become a member coalition,giving us a seat on the SHSC Steering Committee. NPARC recommended that SHSC establish an Anti-Racism Award as part of its annual award-giving event.
They also allow folks who do not have access to caucusing at their workplace to experience the growth opportunity that such discussions provide. In addition, NPARC's Leadership Team changes its name to Coalition Builders in order to express a non-hierarchical structure and acknowledge that coalitions are built among peers.
NPARC finalized its member expectations, conducted a survey of NPARC members to look at what support they needed (as individuals and agencies) and what goals they wanted NPARC to adopt. NPARC also held a strategy session with Dr. Kimberly Richards and Suzanne Plesik from the People’s Institute.
They also allow folks who do not have access to caucusing at their workplace to experience the growth opportunity that such discussions provide. In addition, NPARC's Leadership Team changes its name to Coalition Builders in order to express a non-hierarchical structure and acknowledge that coalitions are built among peers.
A group of representatives from Solid Ground, People's Institute NW and the City of Seattle met to discuss how non-profit human service organizations could work together to undo institutional racism. From that first meeting, 27 agencies were contacted to participate in an exploratory meeting. Ideas that emerged that year continue on through the mission today. NPARC discussed supporting each other in organizational anti-racism work by: helping agencies do follow up work after the training is completed, working on how to diversify our organizations, boards and staff and helping our organizations learn to take real leadership from people of color.
From that first meeting, 27 agencies were contacted to participate in an exploratory meeting. Ideas that emerged that year continue on through the mission today.
Kyana is a Black woman with extensive experience in shifting organizational culture through institutional anti-racism efforts.
Sarena is a critical thinker and anti-racist organizer dedicated to manifesting a more equitable and compassionate world.
Taylor Briggs (he/him) received his undergraduate degree in Multicultural and Gender Studies from California State University, Chico.
Josh Martinez is an anti-racist cis gay man with Mexican and Sri Lankan ancestry. He loves trying to understand systems and the systems.
Ander is a poet, community organizer, and lover of the outdoors. Ander is committed to social and racial justice and works to engage folks through arts.
Salma moved to the U.S. from Zimbabwe in 2001. She believes in finding different ways to talk about social injustices through stories and testimonials.
Reagen is an anti-racism strategist, facilitator, and advocate distinctly focused on organizing within institutions. She’s built a career translating the theory of racial justice into practice with community organizers.
Judy is a trained facilitator who specializes in working with white folks on issues around race. Currently self-employed, she has experience in non-profits as a volunteer, direct service provider, administrative employee, board member, and consultant.
John was born and raised in Long Island, New York, where he graduated from Saint John’s University in Queens before taking his talents to Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. John received his Master’s of Divinity degree and met his life partner at Duke Divinity School.