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The Danger of a
Single Story
TED talk by
Chimamanda Adichie
Is Reconciliation Possible? Lessons from combating "Modern Racism"
by Dr. Valerie Batts
 The Immortal Lifeof Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot |
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Greetings!
We hope VISIONS has made a difference in your life and we want to continue to be part of your multicultural journey. Our first e-newsletter shares some of our learnings about working with differences. Please contact us with any questions, comments or topics you'd like to see us tackle. We want to hear and learn from you!
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Can Differences Unite?
Eight factors that can make it happen.
Just thinking about laying it all on the table...race, class, religion, gender, or any difference...can bring up those Arid Extra Dry moments of real discomfort: fear of the discussion getting "out of control,"of being called a racist, of being blamed, of being dismissed as "too sensitive"...or being looked at as, well, different.
So why not just focus on the things we have in common? Why open up that "can of worms?"
Because it works. (read on)
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From Mogadishu to Maine
Using guidelines to help youth talk about difference
By Greg Gale, Associate Director of Programs
I was concerned on the drive to Maine that morning. I  wondered if the guidelines could hold the differences that would be present in the room--white youth from small cities in Maine coming together with black, African immigrant youth from the Sudan, Somalia, and Kenya. Until that day these same youth had worked in gardens together, done workshops about food justice, but had never dialogued and shared about... (read on) |
"In My Opinion..."
If your liberation is tied to mine...
 | | Dr. Valerie Batts |
I was talking to a woman recently who was raised in one of Boston's mostly white affluent suburbs. A year ago, she began to volunteer in Dorchester (a predominantly black community). Quickly, she realized that she had some long-held beliefs she would have to examine if she wanted to be an effective ally and advocate. One of them was the "I'm here to help you" volunteer attitude. (read on) |
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We, at VISIONS, feel so blessed to join you in the work of making a more equitable world. Keep in touch and let us know about your successes and challenges.
Sincerely,
Valerie Batts Executive Director VISIONS, INC www.visions-inc.org |
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