Organization:
The Root Social Justice Center
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Posted: May 9, 2022
Organization Description
The Root Social Justice Center is a BIPOC led racial justice organization centering Blackness. The Root prioritizes BIPOC people and their communities by sifting resources to BIPOC for leadership, connection, healing, education and the arts and supports BIPOC led racial justice movement work.
The Board is a brand new -BIPOC only Board. Adults must have experience working with Youth and desire to mentor Youth. Youth as equal members. It's almost like we are starting over. Bylaws, structure and everything in between will be discussed and changed to meet the current needs moving forward.Organization's Approach to Diversity, Equity, Belonging, & Inclusion
We are centering Blackness and BIPOC Board members
We are centering BIPOC Youth
We are centering BIPOC Queer and trans folks
We are considering stipends and other incentives
Mentoring
retreats for healing
education to while on the board for learning
Culture shifting-
Thinking about different language interpretation for access.
Work with the current/new board members to address this a create a culture that we want to see
Board Terms and Term Limits
At least 1 yearFrequency & Duration of Board Meetings
MonthlyStipends for Board Membership
We are considering itIf Interested, Send Letter of Interest to the Following Point of Contact:
Shela LintonPoint of Contact Email
executivedirector@therootsjc.org