[ShareTompkins] Fwd: Talking Circle Alum Announcing (2) Round One Talking Circles To Begin Soon

[arimoore]

dear folks,

below is info on talking circles on race and racism, starting soon here in ithaca. i participated in a round 1 and a round 2, and found both of them to be life-changing educational experiences.

if you ever feel uncomfortable talking about race issues, or if you have questions about race and racism that you've always wanted answered but were afraid to ask, or if you want to heal our world and connect with people on a deeper level, then check out these talking circles!

if anyone wants further info about talking circles and how they work, i'm happy to respond about my own experience - or you can contact sarah and join one, so you can see for yourself.

thank you for reading, and peace,
ari

--
Ari Moore - ari at shirari.com
http://shirari.com

"When individuals join in a cooperative venture, the power generated far exceeds what they could have accomplished acting individually."
- Buckminster Fuller

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Sarah R <sr85cu at gmail.com>
> Date: September 3, 2011 3:16:51 PM EDT
> To: Talking Circle Alumni <talking-circle-alumni at googlegroups.com>
> Subject: Talking Circle Alum Announcing (2) Round One Talking Circles To Begin Soon
> Reply-To: sr85cu at gmail.com
> 
> Hi Everyone,
> We have just scheduled two (2) Round One Talking Circles:
> 
> September 15th through October 13th
> November 15th through December 13th
> 
> If you know people who might like to participate, especially people of
> color,
> please forward this announcement on to them, talk it up however you
> wish,
> and ask folks to contact me if they have any questions or want to sign
> up.
> Thanks much!!
> Sarah
> 
> 
> The Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) is hosting a series of Round
> One facilitated Talking Circles on Race and Racism.  The first, for
> five consecutive Thursday's beginning September 15, 22, 29, October 6
> and ending on October 13th.  The second, beginning Tuesday November
> 15th, 22, 29, December 6 and ending December 13th. Both will meet from
> 6:30-8:30pm in a dowtown Ithaca location (to be announced) and MRC
> will provide refreshments and childcare (if needed).
> 
> The talking circle is a frank, respectful dialog to provide people
> with an opportunity
> for self-reflection, sharing experiences, and influencing each
> other's
> perspectives and attitudes. MRC brings together a diverse group of
> people
> who make a commitment to meet together for five weekly sessions to
> deepen
> the level of our community-wide conversations on race, and to provide
> a
> safe space for each of us to consider taking our next steps.
> 
> We ask that participants make a commitment to coming to all five
> sessions. Facilitators will send readings to the group before the
> first session, and while participants are not required to read them,
> your thoughts and responses are welcome.
> 
> Pre-registration is required and can be done by contacting Sarah
> Reistetter-Akiri at sr85 at cornell.edu or by calling 272-2292, ext 191.
> Participants are
> enrolled on a first come, first served basis, with MRC taking into
> consideration race and gender in order to create a racially balanced
> and
> diverse group. Please let Sarah know if you need child care.
> 
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> 
> Talking Circles on Race and Racism are a program of the Multicultural Resource Center: http://www.multicultural-resource.org

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