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Our Initiatives

The Roundtable has established 10 initiatives engaging 350 partners to drive systems change in order to create an expanded, inclusive economy.

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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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