DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana actively engages diversity, inclusion and cultural competencies throughout our organization. BBBSCI serves an incredibly diverse constituency of adult volunteers, youth and families of the youth, donors, and partners. It is paramount to achieving our mission to value diversity and practice inclusion amongst all of our stakeholders served by the organization. In doing so, we recognize the strengths and challenges of diversity include but are not limited to –race, religion, national origin, color, economic status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability education, expertise, and socio-economic status. The organization’s staff and board strive to be representative of the constituencies we serve.
The Great American Paradox: Reality, Race, Relationships, and Resources by Marcus Allen, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (PA) and Gale Nelson, CEO of BBBS of Miami (FL), along with Alicia Guevara, CEO of BBBS of NYC and select BBBS CEOs in cities and towns across America.
CELEBRATING #BIGPRIDE
A Guide to Gender Identity Terms
Data Report Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Indiana
Indiana Youth Group (IYG): IYG creates safer spaces to foster community and provides programming that empowers LGBTQ+ youth and magnifies their voices.
Indy PFLAG Indianapolis Chapter: PFLAG is a not for profit organization that provides support, education and advocacy to family, friends, allies, and LGBT people.
Indy Pride: Best known for the annual Indy Pride Festival, Indy Pride, Inc. also does philanthropic work throughout the year to support many other LGBTQ+ support organizations throughout Central Indiana.
The LGBTQ Supplement to the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring
PRIDE Mentoring Month Celebration: MENTOR.org
Queer Kid Stuff: an educational video series that breaks down complex ideas around gender and sexuality through songs and metaphors
The Trevor Project is a national, toll-free, 24 hour, confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. You can chat, text, or call at 1-866-488-7386. They also have a social media support group for youth under 25 years, called TrevorSpace
What the Gay Rights Movement Learned from the Civil Rights Movement: a TED Talk by Yoruba Richen
Why It's Crucial to Talk to Kids About Gender Pronouns: from TIME Magazine
Why Kids Need to Learn About Gender and Sexuality: a TED Talk by Lindsay Amer
For Parents and Bigs
Black History Month Book Read Along for Kids - Netflix
Chronicles of Evidence-Based Mentoring
Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism, a CNN and Sesame Street town hall
Conversation with Youth - How to Talk to Kids About Racism, Violence & Police Brutality
How Do I Make Sure I'm Not Raising the Next 'Amy Cooper'?
How To Support Black Youth In The Aftermath Of The Chauvin Verdict And Ma’Khia Bryant‘s Killing
MENTOR, in collaboration with the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance: webinar resources for support addressing the needs of children of color
Supporting Kids of Color in the Wake of Racialized Violence
These Books Can Help You Explain Racism and Protest to Your Kids
What Should I Tell My Little About Police Brutality, Protests. and/or Race Relations?
TED TALKS ABOUT RACE
Tools for Accountability
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
Anti-Racism Resource Collection
Best Women Empowerment Podcasts
Central Indiana Community Foundation's List of Resources
Code Switch Podcast: a multi-racial, multi-generational team of NPR journalists who cover race and identity
Juneteenth: What You Need to Know (video from History.com)
Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women that a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall
"I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness" Austin Channing Brown with Brené Brown
Scaffolded Anti-Racism Resources
Shop Black Indy: Find Black owned businesses and events in Indianapolis
Systemic Racism Explained - Video by act.tv
The Next Question Show: engages leading voices on critical topics of racial justice in America.
What is Juneteenth? (resources from History.com)
Why March is Women's History Month
Women's History Month Resources
Women's History Month: 31 Days of Amazing Women (USA Today)
Women, Race & Class by Angela Y. Davis
If you would like to suggest content for BBBSCI to consider adding to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource page, please contact us by email at bigs@bbbsci.org.