The NBCSI methodology defined below provides guidance to NBCSI as it works to accomplish its overall mission and objectives. Key to the success of all NBCSI initiatives is the ability to conduct research and analysis, assemble key stakeholders as partners to work at a national and local level and to implement initiatives and determine the impact of program policies and legislation on African American communities.

Step 1: Identify an issue that fits within the framework of NBCSI

Step 2: Write proposal

Step 3: Seek and secure Funding sources

Step 4: Identify and outreach to Black State Legislators actively working on the issue

Step 5: Identify other stakeholders (non-elected officials) to participate on Task Force

Step 6: Form and convene the National Legislative Task Force and develop a national and local plan

Step 7: Convene a series of meeting in the TF members district

Step 8: Assimilate data & Analyze Result

Step 9: Information brought to National Task Force for Analysis

Step10: Report findings through a white paper on impact on community public policy Write a White Paper

Step 11: Task Force shares recommendations with NBCSL and other policymakers on a national level (Publications, Press Releases, Symposium, Annual Report)

Step 12: Expand effort to additional states

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