What Participants Are Saying About Coming Together
I enjoyed hearing different perspectives. It opens your eyes up to how things are for different people.
Encourages people to get to know other people’s stories; gain empathy.
I see that we are more alike than different.
It builds a real relationship that leads to trust and caring.
By participating in the dialogue, one can see the need to LISTEN.
I don't usually discuss race relations openly, but in the group, I was able to express more of my feelings, ideas, and opinions.
Sample Agenda
Welcome and Objectives
Touchstones
What’s in a Name
Moving From Debate To Dialogue
Creating Common Language
Listening to Learn And Understand
Lunch
Four Corners
Four Realms of Oppression
The House We Live In
Brief History of Racism
Move Forward, Move Back
Action Ideas
Wrap-Up and Evaluation
