Hard Conversations During the Holidays
Have you ever found yourself in a situation during the holidays, gathered with family and friends, where a debate about racial justice and equity emerges?
We are here to offer guidance for navigating these challenging moments! Below is our 3-part series where our panelists (featuring community leaders from the RIDC Board and member organizations) discuss situations, strategies and vulnerably share their own personal experiences navigating hard conversations. This information is not only valuable with family during the holidays, but any time.
In this video you will:
- Meet our panelists, featuring community leaders from the RIDC Board and member organizations
- Hear about a range of different environments these conversations can happen in; from restrictive cultural norms, high emotional stakes, and passive or avoidant families
- Understand the value of incremental progress when it comes to finding common ground, "pivoting 5 degrees when a full 180 is unrealistic"
- Learn more about the journey to understanding your own racial identity and how to be an ally to other communities
Speakers:
Sergio Avila, Glendean Hamilton, Jeff Metzdorff, and Song Nguyen
In this video you will:
- Focus on self preservation, self protection, and gain resources to maintain your peace in challenging discussions
- Learn about how to recognize, trust, and firmly establish your own boundaries during high-emotion racial justice conversations
- Learn to weigh out the cost of these moments to the value of the conversation and the value of the relationship
- Collect tips for mindfulness and resiliency when acting as an ally
Speakers:
Sergio Avila, Glendean Hamilton, Jeff Metzdorff, and Song Nguyen
In this video you will:
- Hear our panelists closing thoughts, with a quick summary of key takeaways for them
- See the value of giving grace to yourself and others
- Gain tools for identifying your personal values and how to use them to navigate when to step away or step up as an ally
- Get tips on remaining present so you can find opportunities to educate and connect with others
- Learn how to evaluate your role as an ally
Speakers:
Sergio Avila, Glendean Hamilton, Jeff Metzdorff, and Song Nguyen
