I agree, and I wish holistic leadership was actually encouraged/promoted at the top of all the non-profits because it would really benefit a lot of communities, not just the black community and or black youth programs/services.

Well, I am very positive in how I approach things and I believe that elevating individual members of a community to a position of power does mean that change can happen, but the individuals themselves have to be willing to be a true leader and put in the work by engaging properly; it is not about being a ‘distraction’ (yuck, the…

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Research gives us the opportunity to recognize & reflect on societies’ (and potentially our own) shortcomings, but in order for change to occur, we have to challenge ourselves and our communities through action, so we don’t keep repeating the past; using the information (research) as a tool to incorporate into our daily lives.

As I mentioned in my response to the previous question…invite them to the table to lead and develop these programs & services.

Have the discussions, and create advisory/action committees to ensure a balanced and holistic approach to programs & services, that truly creates inclusion, not exclusion.

I also believe that as leaders, we need…

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creating an advisory committee that is made up of and run/led by black youth from the community to ensure that the programs & services offered, are taking a more balanced/holistic approach for the community.

I believe that representation matters and does make a difference, so there needs to be more representation at the highest level (prov government/elected officials who can change & influence laws, programs, & services etc). And where all political leaders need to get back to true grass-roots initiatives (‘feet on the ground’, ‘open houses’,…

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