Mosaic Partnerships™ Healing Racism.
Transforming Communities Using Friendships and Diversity
In the heart of our communities lies a rich tapestry of cultures, ethnicities, and stories that, when woven together, strengthen the very fabric of our society. Yet, the challenges of racial prejudice and systemic inequality persist, creating divisions that undermine our collective potential. The Mosaic Partnerships™ Program serves as model for Campuses, Communities, Inter-faith and Interracial Groups seeking a way to bridge and heal racial wounds and injustices. The Mosaic Partnerships™ Program is a structured transformational program is founded based on the ideas above and presumes goodwill of people entering a change process. It utilizes a social innovation systems approach to expeditiously build interdependent relationships between diverse people within the context that change is being sought. The Mosaic Partnerships™ and relationships provide the bond needed to overcome issues relating to human difference within academic campuses, organizations and communities. Mosaic Partnerships™ are designed to dismantle these barriers through deep, meaningful connections across diverse groups. By engaging individuals in structured dialogues and activities, Mosaic Partnerships™ fosters understanding, empathy, and unity, transforming perceptions of difference and encouraging a shared recognition of our common humanity. Mosaic Partnerships™ believe in Transforming Our World Two People At A Time.
Mosaic Partnerships™ Program Structure
Spanning nine months, the Mosaic Partnerships™ Program is meticulously designed to facilitate personal growth and communal healing. Participants embark on a journey through Dialogue Dinners, Group Activities, and Large Group Gatherings, each phase crafted to promote reflection, conversation, and collaboration. This intentional structure ensures a comprehensive approach to bridging divides, creating an enduring impact on individuals and communities alike.
Who Should Get Involved with Mosaic Partnerships™
Leaders, educators, community organizers, Academic Clubs and Alumni Associations and anyone committed to racial equity and social justice are encouraged to join the Mosaic movement. Whether you are a city mayor, county executive, university president, or head of a community foundation, your involvement can catalyze change, inspiring others to embrace the values of diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Why The Mosaic Partnerships™ Program
Mosaic Partnerships™ is not just a program; it’s a solution to the urgent need for racial healing and unity. It offers a proven, effective framework for challenging and changing deeply ingrained beliefs about race and identity. By fostering personal connections and shared experiences, Mosaic lays the groundwork for systemic change, promoting policies and practices that advance racial equity.
The Mosaic Partnerships™ Program stands as a pivotal solution for racial healing and unity. Traditional problem-solving and intervention places focus on specific issues, which are often points of pain. This focus will often seek to gain a result by the elimination of something else. Perception of another person being a positive source of unity or a good team or community member occurs when there is a depth of understanding of who the person truly is. Sustainable shifts of behavior in people occurs by choice, at an unpredictable pace and at the level of the heart. Mosaic Partnerships™ by design builds in methods for the development and sharing of social capital and creation of Social Innovation. The Mosaic Partnerships™ Program transcends the traditional boundaries of diversity awareness or forced equity initiatives or training, by embedding Mosaic Partnerships™ itself as a practical and impactful method for confronting and reshaping the deeply rooted beliefs and prejudices that fuel racial discord. Mosaic Partnerships™ is built on the foundation of personal connections and shared experiences, principles that are essential for fostering genuine understanding and empathy. It’s these very connections that challenge individuals to see beyond the surface, to recognize the shared humanity that binds us all, regardless of race or background. Mosaic doesn’t just aim to create temporary alliances but strives to cultivate a deeply interconnected community where every member feels seen, heard, and valued.
In a world where racial tensions are often exacerbated by misunderstanding and fear, Mosaic Partnerships™ offers a beacon of hope. It provides a structured yet flexible framework that encourages participants to engage in open and honest dialogues, share personal stories, and participate in activities that reveal common ground. This approach has proven effective in not only altering perceptions but in fostering a collective willingness to advocate for policies and practices that promote racial equity. The program’s success lies in its ability to bring about systemic change, starting from the individual and radiating outwards to influence communities and institutions at large.
Choosing the Mosaic Partnerships™ Program is a commitment to advancing racial unity in a manner that is both profound and enduring. It acknowledges the complexity of race relations and meets it with a solution that is equally nuanced and comprehensive. For leaders and organizations looking to make a significant impact, Mosaic represents the best choice for driving real and lasting change. Through its emphasis on personal transformation as the catalyst for broader societal shift, Mosaic Partnerships™ embodies the most effective and meaningful approach to improving race relations in our time.
Measuring Results of Mosaic Partnerships™
Success in the Mosaic Partnerships™ Program is quantified through qualitative and quantitative metrics, including participant testimonials, community engagement levels, and the implementation of inclusive policies. Regular assessments ensure the program’s objectives are met, providing a clear measure of its transformative impact on individuals and communities.
Inspiring Action:
Bring Mosaic Partnerships™ to your Community, Campus, Company
We invite you to become a part of this vital initiative by starting your own local chapter of Mosaic Partnerships™. By doing so, you join a growing network of leaders dedicated to eradicating racism and building a future where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. Together, we can create a legacy of unity and inclusion that will resonate for generations to come.
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What Makes Up the Mosaic Partnerships™ Program
In the Mosaic Partnerships Program, there are three levels of relationship that are included in the design:
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Personal
Up to 16 individual meetings between two individual partners are the heart of the program. There are a set of co-created interviews and topics that progress in depth to guide conversation for some of the meetings. The flexible model helps get the meetings started, and the materials spur conversations that increase understanding, friendship, and intimacy over time. The rest of the meeting topics are open for customization and left to the partners themselves to organize and enjoy. Participants are voluntary and pairings consist of people who have distinct differences but an agreement of the greater goal.
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Relational
Each partner-pair belongs to a cluster group. Cluster groups meet on a monthly basis during the term of the program and are facilitated by a pair of coaches from the community or organization. Meeting topics cover a range of topics such as culture and friendship and there are a series of “open” meetings that will reflect goals and objectives targeted to the context the program is administered in. Clusters allow pairs to process change together while laying the foundation for a culture of learning and inclusion.
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Collective
There are two large group gatherings, one at the beginning and another at the end. The first serves as an orientation for partner pairs and a formal kick-off to the program. It’s a time for dialogue, expressed hopes and goals as well as visibility of leader ownership. A portion of the orientation is devoted to partner-to-partner and cluster group interaction. The second gathering serves as a close of this phase, opportunities for reflection and a celebration of what’s occurred and what’s to come. If appropriate, a final report may be shared highlighting the growth and achievements during the program.
How are Mosaic Partnerships™ Results Measured?
As program iterations and topics are customized, so are metrics to determine results. Results are also measured at multiple levels. There are a series of surveys administered that capture the sense of connection formed between partner pairs. A similar process occurs for cluster groups. As partner pairings are significant for developing new types of behaviors, survey results will demonstrate movement toward that end. In terms of solidarity of goals or discussion topics, leadership will have check-ins with coaches and receive updates. The most significant impact is often once the program has run its course and experiences of innovation and inclusion are traced back to stories of collaboration, new perspectives or ways of interacting.
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