Eric L. Byrd

*The 2024 Racial Equity Policy Intensive begins April 26th!* If you are wanting to begin or continue leading your organization towards developing and implementing a formal Racial Harm Policy, we hope you will consider joining our 2024 Racial Equity Policy Intensive! Through 8 collaborative work sessions, participants will develop an organizational racial harm policy, protocol & implementation plan tailored to their organizational context. The intensive will also provide expert guidance from Subduction Consulting’s senior consultants, peer support from past participants, and the opportunity to: Learn best practices for identifying, mitigating and repairing racialized harm in your workplace. --> Hone your tools and skills for advancing racial equity in your organization through (and beyond) formal policy. --> Strengthen your policy crafting skills. --> Develop strategies for incorporating community and stakeholder engagement in the policy revision process. --> Develop strategies for leveraging support & minimizing resistance to policy implementation. --> Expand your professional network & build community. Sessions will run every Friday from 9AM - 12PM Pacific, April 26 - June 14, on Zoom. Click the link to learn more!

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We have experience with the following regional and national agencies: SACSCOC: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools--Commission                            on Colleges NCATE:      National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education [CAEP] CSWE:        Council on Social Work Education NASW:        National Association of Social Workers   ARC-PA:     Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the                           Physician Assistant  ATS:            Association of Theological Schools in the United States and                    Canada CAAHEP:  Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education                         Programs—[Kinesiotherapy] #hbcu #hbcustrong #hbcualumni #accreditation #statisticaldataanalysis #surveyresearch #researchmethods #probeconsulting #retention #graduation  #kpis #strategicplanning   

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Mission: To Engage, Equip, Empower & Elevate survivors of s3x tr*ff!cking so that they may live successful, independent lives in their community. Engage. We sit down with the survivor-participant initially to establish their "PDP" (personal development plan), but regularly thereafter to check in and see how they are doing. Individuals who have suffered complex trauma want nothing more than to have a "normal", healthy, independent life. But sometimes because of the myriad of mental, emotional and physical obstacles, it can seem just beyond their reach. So, these are personal, nonconfrontational conversations that do not have our ego and expectations attached to them. They are conversations with questions focused on the immediate needs and concerns of the participant. They are collaborative brain-storming sessions on how we can "re-think" this situation or make a plan that empowers the individual to move forward. Together, we are Redeeming the Future, 1 survivor at a time.

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Training starts next week!

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I just want to amplify this new study. That’s being done around community centric fundraising and philanthropy. Are you using community centric fundraising principles? Have your lead fundraiser or your entire fundraising team sit down together and fill this out.

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📌As an #Advocacy Consultant, I tell you for free that advocacy requires collective effort for collective impact. 📌If we want to see things change for the better, then we have to work hand in hand, utilizing various platforms like the CSAAE Advocacy Networks to create awareness about the problems plaguing our community, identify allies and engage key stakeholders who have the power to turn the situation around. 📌Join us to learn how to actively participate in advocacy efforts for sustainable development. 👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/dag-NZMV

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Educational opportunity and literacy equity are facilitated, or frustrated, by broad and complicated systems of public financing. Andrew Kahrl's work, _The Black Tax: 150 Years of Theft, Exploitation, and Dispossession in America_ presents a story to be reckoned with, and some thinking about how these systems can be improved toward the goals they ought to serve. Recommended reading. https://lnkd.in/g_z8m_9V

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Understanding equity and social justice is crucial for creating inclusive workplaces and communities. Whether you're hiring program officers, placing interns, or developing new initiatives, applying social equity toolkits can ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities for all. The Racial Equity Toolkit provides a structured process to assess policies, initiatives, programs, and budget issues through Racial Equity lens. As a leader is vital to integrate these principles into your daily practices and decision-making processes. #Equity #SocialJustice #InclusiveWorkplace #DiversityAndInclusion These links will help you to make better decision on Equity and Social Justice:  1.        Tools and Resources - King County, Washington 2.        REJI Organizational Toolkit & Guides - JustLead Washington 3.        racialequitytoolkit_final_august2012.pdf (seattle.gov) 4.        Race and Social Justice Initiative - RSJI | seattle.gov

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Our lived experiences as Black and Brown women with disabilities make us the best people to sit at tables where policies and other disability inclusion discussions are being held. Nothing about us without us, Include us! #DisabilityInclusion #Representtion #ReresentationMatters #DivasWithDisabilities   #AccessiBe #InventWithUsInMind #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #WhenYouSeeUsIncludeUs #DisabilityAdvocacy    #DisabilityAwareness #BlackWomenWithDisabilities #RemoveTheBarriers Image Description:  A peach background graphic with a headshot of Donna R. Walton, a Black woman smiling broadly with long curly black hair wearing red lipstick and a black and white polka dot blouse. The headshot is on a grey background. Text: Take time to listen to the needs and concerns of individuals with disabilities in the Black community and be open to learning from their experiences. Donna R. Walton EdD Founder & President of Divas With Disabilities There’s the accessiBe Logo in blue font below the text.

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Come on, America. Do you not see the value in educating all of your citizens and empowering them to thrive? Do you not know the importance of leveraging the differences of culture, thought and experiences of all of your citizens.? Do you really expect to maintain and/or expand dominance if only a few citizens are allowed to fully contribute to this country’s greatness? The soon-to-be minority, clinging to the past and its privileges, cannot take this country forward. The best teams, corporations, and organizations leverage ALL of their resources and talents to succeed. There is no way forward with limited intellectual capital and with the communities of the under-leveraged and underprivileged shackled to your ankles. To those of you who are sitting on the fence, do not be persuaded into believing that this is a zero-sum game. It is not. That is the narrative of those (the oppressors) who are working to build division among diverse groups and their allies. Together we (the diverse) are an impressive and soon-to-be dominant group. Don’t be fooled. They (the oppressors) aren’t like us and they certainly don’t believe that you are like them. #alliesmatter #standupfordiversity #inclusionisasuperpower

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Preserving Black cultural heritage and spaces is a compelling project of recovering an inheritance of perseverance and creativity. By locating, maintaining, and sharing the stories of Black families and communities, we rediscover the meaning of kinship, social justice, and political innovation. In the face of a history of racism and prejudice that has undermined Black intergenerational wealth, could Black cultural heritage provide a way for us to also recognize and value Black intergenerational worth?

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Second article in my 2 part series on how #nonprofitboards can effectively support their organization's development program. #boardengagement #nonprofits #fundraising #development

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Public consultations are the cornerstone of community engagement, yet too often they fall short of their intended purpose. Part two of out consultation series is live! Susan O. delves deep into the common pitfalls and challenges that plague traditional consultation methods. 🔄 Repetition of Voices: One of the most glaring issues is the repetition of the same voices in public consultations. This not only limits the diversity of perspectives but also perpetuates existing power dynamics within communities. 🚧 Barriers to Participation: Accessibility barriers, such as language, timing, and format, pose significant challenges for many community members. Addressing these barriers is essential to ensuring equitable participation for all. 💡 Rethinking Engagement Strategies: Traditional consultation methods often fail to adapt to the evolving needs of communities. By embracing innovative engagement strategies and prioritizing inclusivity, we can create more meaningful and impactful consultation processes. At QuakeLab, we're obsessed with getting messy with big problems, and sometimes, the thing we've been doing the same way for a long time, is a big problem looking us dead in the eye. Read the full blog post https://lnkd.in/gDM-kx-e 🌐 #EquityAsATechnicalSkill #CommunityEngagement #PublicConsultation #MunicipalConsultation #Equity

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The Superwoman Myth: Let's Unpack It. In the fast-paced world of Black women professionals and entrepreneurs, the 'Superwoman' myth is more than just a stereotype—it's a barrier. Let's continue to challenge this narrative together. It's time to prioritize well-being over unrealistic expectations everywhere. #BreakTheMyth #BlackWomenAtWork #wellbeing

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Day 2 of 15: highlighting lessons from Urban Institute's Youth Apprenticeship Intermediary project. How Registration Agencies Can Promote Youth Apprenticeship (https://lnkd.in/eTE-6X_6), by John Marotta Jr. and I, is part of a series of resources featuring lessons for different types of key stakeholders in youth apprenticeship. State and federal apprenticeship registration agencies have taken different approaches to the registration of youth apprenticeship programs, with some states proactively seeking to expand them and others approach youth apprenticeship with more caution. This has contributed to a wide variation in the scale of youth apprenticeship opportunities across states. To support youth apprenticeship expansion, registration agencies can: - Remove barriers to simplify and expedite the process for registering youth apprenticeship programs, as well as proactively add incentives, such as funding for sponsors to launch or expand programs. - Create a clear process for intermediaries and other national apprenticeship stakeholders to coordinate with the registration agency and each other when they come to a new state, so that organizations are not accidentally overlapping in their efforts and instead collaborating smoothly. - Establish clear parameters for registering youth apprenticeship programs so that sponsors know what to expect from state to state. OA could facilitate this process by issuing standard guidance required for all states so that youth apprenticeships are approved through a consistent review process. - Use youth apprenticeship to bolster apprenticeship in nontraditional occupations, which is a goal for many registration agencies. Based on our YAI project, a larger share of youth apprentices enter nontraditional occupations than apprentices in the registered apprenticeship system overall.

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