Autobiography of a Recovering Skinhead:The Frank Meeink Story
The author relates his own story of being born into a family of drug addicted parents and abuse. Rootless and without parental oversight or care, failing in school and troubled …
Blog posts by Institute Staff
Shanell from SYFI
With this being my second year as a SYFI (Summer Youth Facilitation Institute) member at the Gandhi Institute, I am excited and ready for everything this summer and the Gandhi …
“Who wants to pick today’s question?”:
SEARCHING FOR THE HOLY GRAIL OF CIRCLES It’s one thing to believe that talking circles in schools is a good idea, and another to really experience the power of it. …
Reflection on J-Serve 2017: Interfaith Day of Service
Over the winter, Rich Gordon, Coordinator Teen Education and Israel Trips at the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester, reached out to the Gandhi Institute to potentially host Rochester J-Serve, an …
Biographical Powerpoint on the Life of Abdul ‘Badshah’ Khan
In celebration of Dr. King’s birthday, the Institute created a Powerpoint offering readers information about the life of an internationally acclaimed historical figure in nonviolent movements, Khan Abdul Ghafar ‘Badshah’ …
The Cycle of Hatred: A Workshop with the Gandhi Institute
The Cycle of Hatred: A Workshop with the Gandhi Institute by Jeneé Skinner, first-term AmeriCorps member serving at MCC Upward Bound On Sunday November 20th, the Gandhi Institute held a …
An Evening of Empowerment with Angela Davis
Who is Angela Davis? Coveted by many and unknown to some, Angela Davis is an American activist, educator, scholar and politician known for combating all forms of oppression on a …
My Visit to Eagle Rock School in Colorado
I recently spent two and a half days at Eagle Rock School and their Professional Development Center (PDC) in Estes Park, Colorado. The school is an expeditionary learning school where …
Gandhi Institute Staff Reflects on the Election
On Tuesday night, the election happened for better or for worse. Many friends and strangers have reached out to the Institute this week. They’re fearful, they’re angry–and many of us …