Our Initiatives
The Roundtable has established 10 initiatives engaging 350 partners to drive systems change in order to create an expanded, inclusive economy.
Boys and Young Men of Color Alignment
We are increasing academic achievement and job readiness and developing young men of color as leaders and advocates for change.
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Youth Employment Coalition
We must have a coordinated approach for aspiring young professionals ages 16–24 to access career pathways leading to family-sustaining jobs.
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Business Leaders Task Force
A group of major employers in our region is exploring strategies and sharing resources to strengthen inclusive workplace practices.
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Employ Buffalo Niagara
In partnership with the business community, we are establishing a more inclusive workforce pipeline driven by employer needs.
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Juvenile Justice Works
By focusing on reducing contact with and improving outcomes resulting from juvenile justice systems, we can advance equitable outcomes for young people.
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Reentry Coalition
By providing key supports, we can improve outcomes for reentering citizens and put them on a path to economic self-sufficiency.
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Racial Equity Impact Analysis Training
An important piece of systems change is using a shared language and having a tool to apply a racial equity lens in organizational decision-making.
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Buffalo Niagara Partnership Diversity & Inclusion Initiative
There is a competitive advantage to having a diverse and inclusive business culture. To accomplish this, organizations need tools and resources to strengthen workplace practices.
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Narrative Change
Across the work of the Roundtable and beyond, we are creating conditions for change by advancing an accurate, authentic and just racial equity narrative.
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Racial Healing Circles
By expanding and deepening personal connections across racial groups, we build trust and authentic relationships that will lead to change.
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