Centering Anti-Black Racism as a Path to Community Impact
THE ASK
A nonprofit organization that supports families and youth through various development and community programs were in need of support in making meaningful progress toward their vision of operating as an anti-racist organization and combating anti-Blackness more specifically.
OUR PROCESS
The Cee Suite, in partnership with psychologist Dr. Jamila Codrington, conducted an organization-wide assessment that included staff and community surveys and focus groups, a review of their internal practices and policy documents, and interviews with senior leadership. We worked closely with the organization’s Anti-racism Steering Committee to guide project goals, gather feedback and gain critical insights in navigating the organization.
WHAT WE DELIVERED
Assessment summary report that included recommendations for internal education and learning strategies, talent and community analytics practices, leadership development, and ways to extend their anti-racism work to the families and children they support
Ongoing partnership to implement a strategy plan that focuses on internal messaging and education, department-specific actions to support anti-Black racism, organization-wide policy revisions and processes for accountability and transparency.
Organization-wide e-Learning and follow up processing sessions to develop psychological safety skills and behaviors
Executive leadership and manager training
Educational content about historical and modern complexities of race and its specific impact in the child welfare system