Re-Humanization: What Does It Take To Leave Hate Behind?
Saturday, May 8th
2-4:30pm Pacific / 3-5:30pm Mtn / 4-6:30pm Central / 5-7:30pm Eastern
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Facilitated by Rosa Zubizarreta and Rivera Sun
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In times of rising extremism and hate, this special gathering invites you to explore how ordinary people can help create space for those beliefs to change. Using short documentary videos and engaging group discussion, we will explore the stories of how Christian Picciolini left the neo-Nazis and filmmaker Deeyah Khan’s Radical Compassion in the face of extremism. Participants will watch a short talk by Christian Picciolini about his journey, and then two short interviews by Deeyah Khan, a Muslim woman who decided to interview white supremacists, jihadists, and other hate group members. Following the videos, we will open a series of discussion questions, exploring the themes of fear and curiosity, hate and openness, and what helps to dismantle extremism.
As we build a culture of active nonviolence, these stories offer us tangible examples of how interpersonal nonviolence holds powerful potential for dismantling hate and extremism. This special gathering is designed to open up the conversation about how we can support these shifts in our communities, friends, and networks.
Cost: $20, scholarships available, no one turned away for lack of funds. Do you have a scholarship request? Email us at info@paceebene.org.
FACILITATORS
Rivera Sun
Rosa Zubizarreta
About the Facilitators:
Rosa Zubizarreta works as a consultant, coach, and group facilitator. She leads workshops in Dynamic Facilitation, a collaborative sense-making process for working creatively with divergent perspectives. In addition to experience with Future Search, Open Space Technology, World Café, and Appreciative Inquiry, she has also trained in Focusing and Internal Family Systems work. You can learn more about her at www.DiaPraxis.com.
Rivera Sun is an activist and the author of numerous books, including The Dandelion Insurrection and The Way Between. She is the program coordinator for Campaign Nonviolence and Nonviolent Cities Program. She trains people nationwide in strategy for nonviolent campaigns and trained in peacebuilding at the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding. www.riverasun.com
Note: If you are interested in this event, you may also be interested in our upcoming “Connecting Across Divides, Disarming Conversations” course.