That Rochester has a segregated past, despite being a northern city, would not surprise long time residents or even visitors to our community. However, few of us have an understanding of the deep roots of this segregation in our school systems and how they persist and impact youth, and all of us, to this day. […]
WEDNESDAYS JUNE 1ST - JUNE 29TH / 12:00 - 1:00 PM ESTOn average, people in the US spend about 3 hours on their phones per day and 8 out of 10 of us check them within fifteen minutes of waking up. In just a handful of years, smartphones and social media have become a nearly […]
The purpose of this Grief Circle is to create a space and time for people who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color to come together, in the wake of the killings that took place in Buffalo on May 14th. Come and feel safe in expressing yourself and collectively processing the actual and intended […]
Meet us for a cup of Chai and some good conversation.
Join us on July 10th for an in-person workshop to develop and exercise skills to transform conflict and de-escalate tense situations. Participants will work collaboratively to respond to conflict in ways that enable and promote safe outcomes. This event is open to all community members and free of charge (donations accepted). Walk-ins are welcome, but […]
What is hate? How does it shape our thoughts, identities, and communities? What can we do about it? Join Kit Miller, Jonathon Jones, and Matt Liston for a 2-part workshop dedicated to exploring this seldom discussed topic through a variety of perspectives and traditions. Read 'Medicine for Hate' in the blogs section of our website […]
A presentation and community conversation with co-authors, Angela J. Hattery and Earl Smith. Sponsored by Elders & Allies (E&A) to support Free the People Roc (FTP). *Policing Black Bodies (rev. 2021) can be purchased in advance at Hipocampo Books, 638 South Ave.
A presentation and community conversation with co-authors, Angela J. Hattery and Earl Smith. Sponsored by Elders & Allies (E&A) to support Free the People Roc (FTP). Register below to join in person. If you'd like to join virtually, please register here. *Policing Black Bodies (rev. 2021) can be purchased in advance at Hipocampo Books, 638 […]
Join us on July 10th for an in-person workshop to develop and exercise skills to transform conflict and de-escalate tense situations. Participants will work collaboratively to respond to conflict in ways that enable and promote safe outcomes. This event is open to all community members and free of charge (donations accepted). Walk-ins are welcome, but […]
“People are not going to find their truth-force, or inner authority, by listening to the so-called experts, but by listening to themselves. Every one of us is an expert on what it is like to live on an endangered planet.” -Joanna Macy Join Bianca Pointner and Kit Miller for weekly virtual circles to honor our […]
Join us for community dinners throughout the summer in the Gandhi house and garden. Let's connect, talk, mourn, celebrate, exchange stories, create ideas, dream, and get to know each other over a shared meal! Bring a dish if you can, but if you can't don't worry, we'll be cooking up a few of our own. […]
Join us on Thursday July 21st for a fun, relaxing summer fundraiser. We'll spend the evening doing yoga on our outdoor meditative labyrinth. Tickets start at $5, please give what you can. Bring your own matt if you have one, but we will have plenty of extras.
