Centering Equity in Challenging Times
from Collective Impact Forum Hosted by Jamilica Burke, Melody Freeman, Courtney W. Robertson
In this episode, Director of Programs and Partnerships Courtney W. Robertson talks with Jamilica Burke and Melody Freeman from Seeding Success, an organization focused on supporting the wellbeing of children and families in Memphis, Tennessee. In this conversation, they discuss how Seeding Success continues to keep equity at the center of their work, even as they navigate uncertainty and turmoil following the rise of opposition against efforts that specifically address equity disparities. We learn how Seeding Success uses these challenges to fuel themselves forward as well as how they have shifted strategies to continue making progress. Resources and Footnotes Seeding Success More for Memphis More on Collective Impact Infographic: What is Collective Impact? Resource List: Getting Started in Collective Impact The Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0. The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By. Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? Contact us at: https://www.collectiveimpactforum.org/contact-us/
Embed this episode
What this episode covers
How do you center equity while facing opposition to doing equity work? We talk with Memphis-based Seeding Success about how they are maintaining their equity focus even as they navigate more challenges.
No transcript yet.