What you thought you knew...

It has always been important to participate in communities, schools, churches; but it seems more important to focus on doing so now, in order to teach and model giving to a community of people beyond our immediate family.

As people work to further learn, diversify and contribute to reform systemic barriers to inclusion for people of color, cultures, genders and orientations, there has to be people from these groups available to assist. We must be available to represent on councils, boards, parent-teacher associations, et cetera. This means giving of our time and talent, most times without financial compensation.

Doing the work provides rewards that are equally ‘profitable’. Saying yes to opportunities gives you opportunity to network with people who may not share your views or background. This gives you the benefit of expanding what you thought you knew about people with different backgrounds. Additionally, it gives you the opportunity to learn a skill set that you otherwise wouldn’t have had the opportunity to learn or develop. Skills such as managing a large budget, strategic planning, participating in procurement and grant processes, event planning, fund development and so much more.

Want a way to build that professional resume and background? A way to give back without being part of a political system or process yet impacts it in the long run? Then be open to giving of your time. Be open to learning more. You might find that what you know isn’t all there is to learn.

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