To: Dear Black History Month Ottawa (BHMO) Board Members:
I'd like to suggest that the BHMO involve young future individuals of NCR in the organization, programming, and execution of the BHM program on February 1, 2025--let the youth take the lead. For example, this year, I'd like to see young people take the lead in MCing the BHM event and presenting honors to recipients rather than the customary old guard. If we do not involve young people now, it will be too late to engage them at the future, and the entire notion of the BHM message, awards and others will perish when you (the old guards) run out of energy and no time to complete tasks on your own and cry for assistance at the last minute. Moreover, I firmly believe that young people should be given this opportunity this Feb 2025. They can be coached prior to Feb 1, 2025.
Furthermore, I’d like to see that this year, young people should be given the opportunity to administer the program, while the old guards can sit back and relax. We (the Afro-Canadian diaspora communities) must think outside the box and stop conducting business as usual and expecting different outcomes; this will never yield a better result in the future.
Finally, an outreach group should be formed during this year's event. People should be asked to sign up to help with selection, fundraising, reception, MCing, and other committees. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to attract individuals and young future leaders while also soliciting funds at the event.
in a nutshell, it's time to sit back, relax, observe, and hand the baton to tomorrow's leaders. I'd want to see it happen this year. Suzett and I know some capable young individuals who can lead this year's event, beginning with MCing, awards, presentations, and so on. We can get them ready for these jobs. It is time to begin training the NCR youth to occupy positions of leadership while they are still young, full of energy, potential, and ideas, and to entice their peers to become the next audience of BHM in the years to come.
The lesson learned should be applied equally to all
Afro-Canadian organizations with comparable goals of advancing the interests of
the diaspora. It should also be viewed as a wake-up call for future reference,
with the proposals incorporated into the 2026 planning process. The notion
should not be interpreted negatively, as this would divert the diaspora's focus
away from the need to prepare young future leaders in diaspora communities.
Also, I share my idea with others for healthy learning purposes, and it should
not be taken out of context.
I hope this makes sense, and thanks for your interest in the Afro-Canadians' future leaders.
Excellent ideas and the guards will assume a new an fulfilling role of mentorship. Teaching the youths how to lead these projects!
ReplyDeleteđź‘Źđź‘ŹHear! Hear! The “old Guard” can keep themselves relevant by being in Advisory & Mentorship capacities. I agree 100%
ReplyDeleteIt is time for young people!
wonderful suggestion.
ReplyDeleteit is in the same way the *current old guard* took over from the previous leaders..
We need renewal..old guard to start mentoring the young ones
This way they can keep up with the times. They can be more inventive and pull in a younger audience.
ReplyDeleteMy older said she would consider helping out next time. The middle will turn 15 and can do this for volunteer work. I want them working close to community and helping to create a just for their for their fellow sisters and brothers . The is the way they will learn , grow and develop their commitment to their community. I meekly the story about Jaku kon bit and Stephan Keyes . He grew with the organization!!!
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