What they call their work
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
- Develop leadership and political consciousness among LGBTQ youth of colorOperates as a membership-based organization that builds leadership and political awareness among LGBTQ youth of color in New York City through capacity-building programs.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Promote and sustain Tari Rentak Bulian as a living cultural traditionActively maintains visibility and practice of Tari Rentak Bulian through cultural education, performances, youth dance studios, and digital documentation at local, national, and projected future levels (including 2026).
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSTAFA SULLIVAN | Executive Dir. | 40 | $75K |
- Andrea N Durojaiye — Treasurer
- ELISABETH ORTEGA-BAILEY — BOARD MEMBER
- Kelvin O Howell Jr — Secretary
- MO GEORGE — BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD SALAS — BOARD CHAIR
Who they work with
- detikcom Partner — Collaborates with detikcom to provide cultural context and information about Tari Rentak Bulian.
How they approach the work
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- Cultural Modernization for Intergenerational Relevancemethodology: cultural-modernizationBy modernizing the staging and lighting of traditional performances like Tari Rentak Bulian while preserving core movements, FIERCE makes cultural practices accessible to younger audiences, increasing engagement without compromising authenticity or relying on didactic instruction.
- Digital Dissemination of Cultural Practicesmethodology: digital-culture-disseminationBy leveraging digital media and technology, FIERCE broadens the reach and contemporary relevance of traditional cultural expressions, enabling wider participation and sustaining cultural continuity beyond physical gatherings.
- Membership-Based Organizing for Collective Powermethodology: membership-based organizingBy engaging LGBTQ youth of color as members in political education and leadership development, FIERCE builds collective power and sustained activism rooted in identity, equity, and self-determination.