TRUE JUSTICE. NO EXCEPTIONS.

CHIMES FAMILY ADVOCACY  MODEL

The IBJ's CHIMES (Community is Here Intervening for More Equitable Solutions) provides culturally-sensitive family support for families in the child welfare system.  CHIMES enables Black family stability and self-esteem; trains models, mentors and guides; responds nimbly to critical personal needs; and, leverages the power of presence by attending court and agency meetings in support of families.  CHIMES' goal is to connect families to the resources they need to remove barriers to reunification.  The CHIMES model includes social justice advocacy, social work,  micro-grants, and civil legal referrals that promote reunification. 

ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTING

The IBJ provides educational and customized consulting resources to organizations seeking to create an anti-racist organization.  We help organizations remove systemic and institutional barriers to equity, and improve engagement with employees, customers and communities most impacted by inequity. 

ACES  LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & 

FREEDOM SUMMER SYMPOSIUM

ACES (Activists Cultivating Equitable Strategies) is a hands-on leadership development experience for 18-35 year-olds.  ACES cohorts plan IBJ events, and engage with networks of experienced leaders in public service, business and nonprofit governance.  ACES is featured in the IBJ's Annual Freedom Summer Symposium, a social justice event for activists, and aspiring leaders of all ages.  The Symposium creates sacred space for inter-generational dialogue and introduces the ACES cohorts to human centered design through a social justice design challenge.   ACES participants begin with the EPA Pledge, which can be found under the Programs tab.  

BLACK ROBE PODCAST

The Black Robe Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast designed to educate, inform and inspire social justice activism.  Hosts Anzhane Slaughter and Carol Mitchell discuss current events, changes in law, and government action impacting the Black community.  See more at the Black Robe tab.