Grievance and deprivation, perceived or real, tempt groups into violent behavior. Rapid change, social upheaval and uncertainty make violent expression of social discontent even more likely. It is in those moments that we are called to demonstrate a heightened sense of restraint and sound judgement. It is in those moments that nonviolence presents as […]
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Join the M.K. Gandhi Institute and Nonviolence News Editor Rivera Sun and others to explore this week’s Nonviolence News stories. Share your favorite headlines, your burning questions, the most creative tactics, and ideas for taking action in your own community.cNonviolence News was started in Spring 2019 by Rivera Sun as a sister project of Nonviolence […]
What is hate? How does it shape our thoughts, identities, and communities? What can we do about it? Join Gandhi Institute Director Kit Miller and colleague Chyna Moorehead for an afternoon dedicated to exploring this seldom discussed topic through a variety of perspectives and traditions.
Building on strategies used to create effective campaigns here in the US and globally, trainer Rivera Sun will walk participants through creating power analyses, and planning campaigns and strategies that fit specific goals, and adapting to changing circumstances, opportunities and opposition, and more."This workshop is experiential, fascinating and is the most timely workshop we can offer at […]
This book group is for people who are interested and committed to deepening their understanding of the intersection of race and restorative justice. Gandhi Institute staff members Natasha Morrison, Erin Thompson, and Kit Miller will lead this discussion group. The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 11th, from 7:00-8:30 PM. Participants will need to […]
This book group is for people interested in exploring how our bodies store and respond to our racial history. During each week's discussions, we will share space while learning grounding practices, participating in discussions, and reflecting on the legacy of our ancestors and how they have shaped our lives today. Gandhi Institute staff members Chyna […]
What is hate? How does it shape our thoughts, identities, and communities? What can we do about it? Join Gandhi Institute Director Kit Miller and colleague Chyna Moorehead for an afternoon dedicated to exploring this seldom discussed topic through a variety of perspectives and traditions.
Join the M.K. Gandhi Institute and Nonviolence News Editor Rivera Sun and others to explore this week’s Nonviolence News stories. Share your favorite headlines, your burning questions, the most creative tactics, and ideas for taking action in your own community. Nonviolence News was started in Spring 2019 by Rivera Sun as a sister project of […]
Anger is a powerful emotion that can sometimes have destructive effects, but anger can also be harnessed to remind us what’s important, and to create change in our interpersonal relationships and communities. Join facilitators Bianca Pointner and Jonathan Jones for this interactive webinar. We will explore: -Angers relationship to other emotions -Skills to process and […]
