Men & Boys of Color

Work that spotlights the needs of men and boys of color (MBOC) and influences grantmakers to make appropriate responses is a primary focus of JAG's collaborative work for 2012 and beyond. JAG is coordinating partners' work, serving as a clearinghouse for MBOC resources, and advancing collaborative programming. Four of our six partners are also individually engaging in the work.

Many of the details for collaborative work related to MBOC are still being developed, but the current plans include:

Joint MBOC Analysis

A centerpiece of the work will be a joint analysis with a new, cutting-edge grantmaking lens that addresses sexual orientation and women and girls. JAG is producing the analysis through research and meetings over the course of 2012 and plans to present the completed analysis by the end of the year.

Resource Listings

During the first half of 2012, JAG will develop a listing (that exists on the website and as a downloadable document) that shares access to resources and tools related to MBOC work from JAG, its partners, and other organizations. The listing will evolve as the work evolves and invite the contributions of others in the field.

Virtual Meetings

During 2012, JAG is planning to begin a series of conference calls or webinars that present partners' MBOC work and the new joint analysis (once it's available). The meetings will offer an opportunity for interactive information sharing and learning. More details will be available later in 2012.

2013 MBOC Event

JAG is planning an event to share its new MBOC analysis and to build collaborations with other interested parties that will further strengthen the work. Although the event is still early in the planning stages, it is likely to occur in 2013. Some possible activities include:

• A Q&A presentation on the new joint analysis
• A symposium on current and ongoing men and boys of color work
• Site-based tour or panel of nonprofits and groups working on MBOC
• Opportunities for interactive information sharing and networking