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“Black & Proud”

M+R

It’s a spin on James Brown’s 1968 hit, “Say It Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud),” which became an unofficial anthem of the Civil Rights movement; but, in its current context, is focused on the pride associated with also identifying as a member of the LGBTQIA community.

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New on SSIR: First and Foremost Know Your Community

Amy Sample Ward

Did you choose Facebook because you evaluated your existing community as well as the audience you wanted to bring into your community, and they were already using Facebook? Go where the community already is! Don’t expect the community to come to you, or even find you, online. Join the community!

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Why Are So Many Participatory Experiences Focused on Teens?

Museum 2.0

Over the past year, I've noticed a strange trend in the calls I receive about upcoming participatory museum projects: the majority of them are being planned for teen audiences. Why are teens over-represented in participatory projects? Teens are a known (and somewhat controllable) entity. The first of these reasons is practical.

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What about those leaked reports from Facebook and Instagram?

Top Nonprofits

I have clients that have mobilized entire communities and Facebook groups around advocacy and around, especially for people that are in very niche communities, like, rare diseases or communities that have a lot of stigma where they need like a private group, so they can have a safe space to talk.

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Meditations on Relevance, Part 3: Who Decides What's Relevant?

Museum 2.0

Whoever your community is, they decide. Can you define the community to whom you want to be relevant? The community decides what is relevant to them. Who interprets the interests of the community and decides on the relevant themes and activities for the year? That's a more complicated question. My answer: neither.

Teen 20
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Nonprofit Strategic Planning: Ultimate Guide + 7 Examples

Bloomerang

When it comes to strategic planning, there are a few common hesitations that nonprofits voice throughout the process. When you start using this model, the economy is probably stable, your community and country are at peace, and your organization is well-established in the community. Ask yourself some of the following questions.

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The Art of Relevance Sneak Peek: Part Ex-Con, Part Farmer, Part Queen

Museum 2.0

FoodWhat's staff and teens have taught me a lot about what it really means to be relevant to people who are often overlooked or ignored. I firmly believe that all people have something meaningful to contribute to our communities, cultural work, and society at large--including youth. Doron doesn’t work with A students or B students.

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