Posts Tagged ‘Marvin E. Johnson’
Who Is The Big Bad Wolf and Why Are We Afraid Of Him/Her? How race relations create, nurture and perpetuate the existence of this fictional character in our daily experience.
Posted on Aug 02 2012 under Previous Programs, Race | Tags: Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict, Conflict Connections Inc, conflict resolution, Lou Gieszl, Marvin E. Johnson, Pattie Porter
This broadcast will feature a lively discussion of tough issues related to race and conflict. The presenters will posit that much of today’s race-based conflicts are rooted in fear. Thus, addressing racism and transforming conflict may depend on creating opportunities for positive interactions across racial lines, with an emphasis on recognition, acknowledgement and understanding. Mr. Johnson will illustrate this view with examples from his extensive experience as a mediator and his lifelong advocacy for diversity and equity in professional and community settings.
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