This seal is awarded to recognize organizations that have demonstrated an active, ongoing commitment to spreading awareness and education about diversity and inclusion. 
- Step 1: Survey Participation
- Step 2: Leadership Certification
- Step 3: Form Diversity Committee
- Step 4: Awareness Programming (3 Months)
Step 1: Survey Participation
The first requirement for Bronze-level program eligibility is participating in the Muslim community equity survey. The feedback we collect with this survey helps us learn about our community and the impact our diversity and inclusion efforts are making. Inviting your community to participate is easy.
Step 2: Leadership Certification
The second step in the Bronze-level process is to demonstrate a dedication to learning as leaders of your Muslim community organization. To do this, the organization’s leadership team — the board, executive director, and top management — will earn certificates of completion of the diversity, inclusion, equity, and anti-racism training from MuslimARC.
Once your organizational leadership has their certificates of completion, submit them to USCMO to register your completion of this step.
Step 3: Form Diversity Committee
The next step in the Bronze-level process is to form a diversity committee composed of members of the organization representative of the diverse makeup of your community.
Considerations for proper representation of your community include:
- Racial/Ethnic
- Language
- Age/Generational
- Gender
- Disabilities
This diversity committee will be responsible for diversity and inclusion-related efforts, which include policy reviews, community programming, and diversity communications.
Step 4: Awareness Programming
The fourth step in the Bronze-level process is holding regularly scheduled awareness talks at your community center. We encourage you to reach out to other community organizations to bring valuable outside viewpoints to these talks. To qualify for the Bronze Seal of Equity, the organization must demonstrate at least three (3) months of consistent awareness programming.
Examples of awareness programming include:
- A day in the life of…
- Personal stories of prejudice
- Microaggressions
- Unconscious Bias
- Prejudice, pay, and promotions
- Deep dive into minority culture — food, clothing, style, and more
- Culturally representative pot-luck dinner
- What is cultural misappropriation with examples
- History of Racism in America
- Raising minority children in America
- Being an ally and bystander intervention
- Navigating the world with disabilities
- Safe spaces
Applicant organizations will present event calendars, programs, event promotional materials, and photos to demonstrate three (3) months of consistent programs.