Rooted Change

How does colonization impact health disparities in Indigenous communities? According to research conducted by our partners at The Moriah Group initiative, Forward Promise, the ongoing stress and dehumanization faced by Indigenous communities due to colonization results in physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual trauma that spans across generations. A powerful approach to support Indigenous communities and address these inequities is by decolonizing public policy. In the research brief "Federal Policies That Contribute to Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities and Potential Solutions for Indigenous Children, Families, and Communities," Child Trends states: "Federal policies should reflect what Indigenous Knowledge has known for millennia and what a growing body of research tells us—that an asset-based approach that recognizes culture as a protective and preventive factor improves Indigenous child and family well-being." Read the full brief at https://lnkd.in/gYJd9NBf

Fernando Martinez, Forward Promise Fellow (Cohort 3), leads a team of six organizers fighting against the criminalization of youth and parents by the public school system. We asked him: what does it mean for young people of color to be free to dream? Use hashtag #YPOCFreetoDream and tag us so that we can spread the joy — disrupting the damaging narratives about young people of color — all year long. 🎥: Kaayla Butler #RootedChange #RootedDreams #YPOCFreetoDream #YPOC #POC #Youth #BYMOC

In the second part of our webinar series, co-hosted with Rooted Change, we will delve into post-secondary education and the policies that support YPOC in pursuing rewarding careers and sustainable wages for their families. Join us this Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 12 PM ET for a brainstorming session featuring four leaders of color with expertise in education and workforce development. Secure your spot now at bit.ly/FPRCWebinar2! #Webinar #Nonprofit #YPOC #ThrivingCommunities #ThrivingYouth #POC #Education #SocialImpact #Zoom #FreeWebinar #AffirmativeAction #PublicPolicy #EducationPolicy #HBCU #TradeSchool

The need for a strong community is a common thread across generations. In our latest blog, we outlined strategies for fostering collaboration and collective action across generations. We also heard from Ron Walker, recently retired Executive Director of COSEBOC (Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color), providing a baby boomer perspective, and ReZsaun Lewis, MPA, Executive Director at Lowcountry Youth Services, representing the millennial generation. As blog contributor Ron Walker aptly puts it, we need to unite in a "conspiracy of care" to heal, reknit the fabric of our communities, and foster generational reconnections. Read the full blog at rootedchange.org/blog #Blog #Intergenerational #Generations #BYMOC #YPOC #CollectiveCare

What does it mean to be a male educator of color? I am excited to join Nathaniel Smith and the NYC Men Teach community as lead a dynamically interactive workshop on this topic while building community connections. Free. Open to ALL. All are invited. Nov 14th at 4pm EST. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gQCgJ84X

Even though the Supreme Court has erected more barriers to opportunity for youth of color in higher education, the promise of a future with a rewarding career that provides a family-sustaining wage is within reach for YPOC. Moreover, many future jobs will necessitate some level of postsecondary education. There are several pathways and options available to achieve this goal — join Forward Promise and Rooted Change, two powerful initiatives of The Moriah Group, for the discussion, “Consequences and Cures: Reshaping Education for YPOC after the Elimination of Race-Based Admissions,” on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 12 pm ET. Register at https://lnkd.in/gVQMHatF #Webinar #Nonprofit #YPOC #ThrivingCommunities #ThrivingYouth #POC #Education #SocialImpact #Zoom #FreeWebinar #AffirmativeAction #PublicPolicy #EducationPolicy #HBCU #TradeSchool

Jennie Tian, ACC, CPCC, founder of her healing and facilitation practice, Body Works Coaching, and Forward Promise Fellow (Cohort 3), answers the question: what does it mean for young people of color to be free to dream? Use hashtag #YPOCFreetoDream and tag us so that we can spread the joy — disrupting the damaging narratives about young people of color — all year long. 🎥: Audree Johnson #RootedChange #RootedDreams #YPOCFreetoDream #YPOC #POC #Youth #BYMOC 

For far too long, people of color have faced barriers to equality in this country, manifesting in racial disparities in educational outcomes, inequities in funding, and other systemic challenges that deny opportunities to our youth. But how can we change this? What solutions can we explore together? How can culturally responsive healing practices in the classroom transform the lives of young people of color (YPOC)? We invite you to join us for Part 1 of our new webinar series on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 12 pm ET, where we’ll dive into these critical questions. This session will feature insightful conversations with Ron Walker, founder of COSEBOC (Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color), and Zane Rosette, Executive Director of Native American Community Academy. Let’s come together to explore how we can create lasting change. Register now at bit.ly/FPRCWebinar1 to and be a part of this transformative discussion! #Webinar #Nonprofit #YPOC #ThrivingCommunities #ThrivingYouth #POC #Education #CRHP #Healing #SocialImpact #COSEBOC #NASA #Zoom

All credit and gratitude to Dignity in Schools Campaign (@dignityinschools on Instagram) for their post: Introducing our 2024 National Platform! Join @dignityinschools members across the nation for our 15th annual National Week of Action Against School Pushout! October 19th-27th! #DignityinSchools #DSCWoA2024 #Wakeup! #RootedChange

Today is Spirit Day! 💜 A day for all of us to be in solidarity against bullying and show up for LGBTQ+ young people. May this day be a powerful reminder that we must continue to advocate and speak up when we see any form of bullying. Spirit Day began in 2010 when Canadian teenager, Brittany McMillan, decided to do something about the increase in bullying towards LGBTQ+ young people. Via Tumblr, Brittany invited hundreds of students to wear purple as a symbol of standing up to bullying and to show support for LGBTQ+ peers. Earning the attention and promotion of GLAAD, Spirit Day has become a global observance where hundreds of thousands of people participate each year. 🙌 Today is a call to action for all of us to unite together against bullying 💜All LGBTQ+ young people deserve to live in a world where they are seen, loved and affirmed for who they are without the fear of bullying. 📢 Show your spirit in solidarity for LGBTQ+ young people today by dropping purple hearts in the comments 💜 #TheTrevorProject #SpiritDay #LGBTQ+ #bullyingprevention