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Opening Main Stage – Why Democracy Depends on a Healthy Nonprofit Sector
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Shifting Power in Tribal Communities To Advance Economic Mobility
Workshop
To support Indigenous youth and family success while honoring tribal sovereignty, communities must focus on shifting power. Power-shifting practices should empower community members to lead, and national intermediaries should be working directly with place-based partnerships. Session participants will learn key lessons from national, community, and Indigenous perspectives — from best practices that school districts and CBOs have taken to respect tribal sovereignty, to creating environments that are more welcoming and respectful of Indigenous culture and tradition. You’ll also learn about grantmaking that explores ideas leading to the common goal of advancing economic mobility. And, you’ll better understand how to create …
Justice for All: Racial Equity for the Brown and Black Disabled Community
Focus Groups
Twenty percent of African Americans experience disabilities, and yet when we talk about racial equity, their experiences are rarely considered. Among Black and Brown communities, there is a significant disparity in terms of access to knowledge and care, both currently and historically. These communities also are more likely to be diagnosed with “behavioral challenges” than learning or intellectual disabilities. In this session, we will bring awareness to the realities of being disabled while also being a racial minority. Presenters will explore systemic barriers that Black and Brown people with disabilities must surmount to receive critical health care and outline what …