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Leaders of Color (LOC)
identifies, trains, and supports community-based Black and Brown civic leaders, empowering them with the tools and resources to advance educational equity and the broader cause of racial justice. Our groundbreaking program operates in three cities—Memphis, New Orleans, and New York—and has supported more than 80 fellows to date and is on track to train another 60 over the next two years.
Our country is in the midst of recognizing what has long been true—racial inequity is baked into every institution and systemic reform is required to bring about transformative change. This broad-based change will not be possible without Black and Brown leaders playing a driving role. Our Leaders of Color program fills in the gap between the tremendous talent of community-based leaders of color and the resources and investment required to empower those leaders to create lasting civic and electoral change.
The Leaders of Color program is seeking Black and Latino community leaders between the ages of 25-45 years old who aspire to public service and support education reform in their community. Our goal is to create an ecosystem of Black and Latino leaders, who have a hyper-focused lens on education. We are particularly interested in leaders who may not typically have the opportunities and institutional support to run for public office, helping them develop the skills and leadership experiences needed to win and deliver on education equity. Ideal candidates will possess the following core competencies and characteristics:
Have demonstrated a deep commitment through action or orientation to the movement for educational excellence and equity
Are action-oriented leaders who have a history of community relationships and connections
Are committed and believe in public service as an extension of leadership
Have vision and purpose
Are interpersonally savvy
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are full.
If you have any questions email
info.leadersofcolor@gmail.com.
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