BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//How to Have Antiracist Conversations - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:How to Have Antiracist Conversations X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://antiracistconversations.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for How to Have Antiracist Conversations REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T190000 DTSTAMP:20240111T054153Z CREATED:20240111T054008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T054153Z UID:305432-1711566000-1711566000@antiracistconversations.com SUMMARY:Authors Talk: Oren Jay Sofer & Roxy Manning In Conversation (Online) DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, March 27th 7pm PTOnline Via Banyen Books & Sound\n \n \n \n \n \n What does the contemplative path have to offer our aching hearts in a rapidly changing world beset with challenge? What can our practice offer beyond personal benefits? \nJoin Oren Jay Sofer and Roxy Manning online for a conversation about their new books: \n\nYour Heart Was Made For This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World in Crisis with Courage\, Integrity\, and Love (Oren)\nHow to Have Antiracist Conversations (Roxy)\nThe Antiracist Heart (Roxy)\n\nThis online event is offered free of charge. All are welcome\, no prior experience or registration necessary.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\n \n \n \n \n \n This online event is being run by Banyen Books & Sound. For any questions related to registration or technical support\, please contact them at thefolks@banyen.com or (604)-732-7912. For questions related to the content of this program or event\, feel free to get in touch with us here instead. Please be sure to include the date and title of the event in your email! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Authors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Roxy Manning\, a clinical psychologist and social justice advocate\, specializes in building resilience and equity. Her experience as a Black Caribbean immigrant informs her work with diverse groups globally\, focusing on healing internalized oppression and empowering transformative dialogue. She is an assessor and certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication. Roxy is the author of How to Have Antiracist Conversations and co-author of The Antiracist Heart. She also co-hosts the Fierce Compassion podcast with Sarah. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication retreats and workshops nationally. A member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council\, he is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication\, a Course Trainer at Mindful Schools\, and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for the healing of trauma. Oren also holds a degree in Comparative Religion from Columbia University and is the author of Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication and Your Heart Was Made for This. URL:https://antiracistconversations.com/event/book-talk-oren-jay-sofer-and-roxy-manning-at-banyen-books-and-sound/ LOCATION:Online: Banyen Books & Sound ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://antiracistconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Banyen-Books-and-Sound.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240317T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240317T130000 DTSTAMP:20240111T052624Z CREATED:20240111T052621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T052624Z UID:305424-1710669600-1710680400@antiracistconversations.com SUMMARY:Author Talk: Authentic Antiracist Dialogue with Roxy Manning DESCRIPTION:Join Roxy to explore how authenticity and care can transform dialogues about racism! \n \n \n \n \n \n Roxy Manning will be at First Church Berkeley to discuss and read from her book\, How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy and it’s companion text\, The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook. Explore a groundbreaking approach to fighting racism and white supremacy culture through compassionate yet fierce dialogue\, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s Beloved Community. Dr. Manning provides practical tools and frameworks that foster connection and courage\, reimagining antiracist conversations. \nRoxy will be interviewed as part of the 10am worship service in the Sanctuary. Following the service\, join Roxy for the Learning Hour at Loper Chapel from 11:45am-1pm. \nThis event is offered free of charge and will be followed by a book signing.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be hosted in-person at First Church Berkeley UCC. For any questions related to the event\, please contact First Church Berkeley at info@fccb.org. For questions related to the content of this program or event\, feel free to get in touch with us here instead. Please be sure to include the date and title of the event in your email! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Roxy Manning\, a clinical psychologist and social justice advocate\, specializes in building resilience and equity. Her experience as a Black Caribbean immigrant informs her work with diverse groups globally\, focusing on healing internalized oppression and empowering transformative dialogue. She is an assessor and certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication. Roxy is the author of How to Have Antiracist Conversations and co-author of The Antiracist Heart. She also co-hosts the Fierce Compassion podcast with Sarah. URL:https://antiracistconversations.com/event/authentic-antiracist-dialogue-at-first-church-berkeley-ucc/ LOCATION:First Church Berkeley UCC\, 2345 Channing Way\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94704\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://antiracistconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/First-Church-Berkeley-UCC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T150000 DTSTAMP:20240111T045037Z CREATED:20240111T045034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T045037Z UID:305408-1709132400-1709132400@antiracistconversations.com SUMMARY:Oren Jay Sofer & Roxy Manning In Conversation (Online) DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, February 28th 3:00-4:00pm PTOnline Via Northshire Books\n \n \n \n \n \n What does the contemplative path have to offer our aching hearts in a rapidly changing world beset with challenge? What can our practice offer beyond personal benefits? \nJoin Oren Jay Sofer and Roxy Manning in person at Book Passage’s Corte Madera Store\, for a conversation about their new books: \n\nYour Heart Was Made For This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World in Crisis with Courage\, Integrity\, and Love (Oren)\nHow to Have Antiracist Conversations (Roxy)\nThe Antiracist Heart (Roxy)\n\nThis event is offered free of charge and will be followed by a book signing. All are welcome\, no prior experience or registration necessary.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\n \n \n \n \n \n This online event is being run by Northshire Bookstore. For any questions related to registration or technical support\, please contact them at events@northshire.com or (802) 362-2200. For questions related to the content of this program or event\, feel free to get in touch with us here instead. Please be sure to include the date and title of the event in your email! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Authors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Roxy Manning\, a clinical psychologist and social justice advocate\, specializes in building resilience and equity. Her experience as a Black Caribbean immigrant informs her work with diverse groups globally\, focusing on healing internalized oppression and empowering transformative dialogue. She is an assessor and certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication. Roxy is the author of How to Have Antiracist Conversations and co-author of The Antiracist Heart. She also co-hosts the Fierce Compassion podcast with Sarah. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication retreats and workshops nationally. A member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council\, he is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication\, a Course Trainer at Mindful Schools\, and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for the healing of trauma. Oren also holds a degree in Comparative Religion from Columbia University and is the author of Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication and Your Heart Was Made for This. URL:https://antiracistconversations.com/event/book-talk-oren-jay-sofer-and-roxy-manning-at-northshire-books/ LOCATION:Online: Northshire Books ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://antiracistconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Northshire-Books.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240219T190000 DTSTAMP:20240131T084200Z CREATED:20240131T083652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T084200Z UID:305554-1708369200-1708369200@antiracistconversations.com SUMMARY:Authors Talk: Roxy Manning and Sarah Peyton In Conversation DESCRIPTION:Reading: Roxy Manning & Sarah Peyton: Antiracism\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Annie Bloom’s Books welcomes authors Roxy Manning & Sarah Peyton for readings and discussions centered on their two new books\, How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy and The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook. \nExplore a groundbreaking approach to fighting racism and white supremacy culture through compassionate yet fierce dialogue inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s Beloved Community. Roxy and Sarah provide practical tools and frameworks that foster connection and courage\, reimagining antiracist conversations. \n\n\n\nAbout How to Have Antiracist Conversations: \nUtilizing Dr. Martin Luther King’s Beloved Community framework\, activists will be empowered to create change and equity through fierce yet compassionate dialogue against racism and systematic white supremacy. Can a person be both fierce and compassionate at once? Directly challenge racist speech or actions without seeking to humiliate the other person? Interrupt hateful or habitual forms of discrimination in new ways that foster deeper change? Dr. Roxy Manning believes it’s possible—and you can learn how. \nAbout The Antiracist Heart: \nThe Antiracist Heart delivers a unique path to antiracist activism and introspection by applying neuroscience exercises\, questionnaires\, and journaling prompts based on the book How to Have Antiracist Conversations. In each chapter\, Manning\, a clinical psychologist and antiracist activist\, and Peyton\, a neuroscience expert and educator\, both trainers in Nonviolent Communication\, unpack key concepts like bias and trauma using brain science alongside practices for self-connection and dialogue. \nRoxy Manning is a clinical psychologist and certified Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) trainer. Since 2004 she has operated a private consulting business and regularly holds international workshops and intensives centered around nonviolent communication and social change issues. She has served as executive director of Bay Area Nonviolent Communication and focuses her outside efforts on working with the homeless population of San Francisco. \nNeuroscience educator Sarah Peyton is a certified trainer of nonviolent communication by the CNVC and teaches throughout the world more than 120 days a year. She is also the author of Your Resonant Self\, Your Resonant Self Workbook\, and Affirmations for Turbulent Times. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be hosted in-person at Annie Bloom’s Books in Portland\, OR. For any questions related to the event\, please contact Annie Bloom’s Books at books@annieblooms.com. For questions related to the content of this program or event\, feel free to get in touch with us here instead. Please be sure to include the date and title of the event in your email! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Authors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Roxy Manning\, a clinical psychologist and social justice advocate\, specializes in building resilience and equity. Her experience as a Black Caribbean immigrant informs her work with diverse groups globally\, focusing on healing internalized oppression and empowering transformative dialogue. She is an assessor and certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication. Roxy is the author of How to Have Antiracist Conversations and co-author of The Antiracist Heart. She also co-hosts the Fierce Compassion podcast with Sarah. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nNeuroscience educator Sarah Peyton is a certified trainer of nonviolent communication by the CNVC and teaches throughout the world more than 120 days a year. She is also the author of Your Resonant Self\, Your Resonant Self Workbook\, and Affirmations for Turbulent Times. URL:https://antiracistconversations.com/event/authors-talk-roxy-manning-and-sarah-peyton-in-conversation/ LOCATION:Annie Bloom’s Books\, 7834 SW Capitol Hwy\, Portland\, OR\, 97219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://antiracistconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Annie-Bloom-Books.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T170000 DTSTAMP:20240111T045324Z CREATED:20240111T043731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T045324Z UID:305388-1706371200-1706374800@antiracistconversations.com SUMMARY:Oren Jay Sofer & Roxy Manning In Conversation DESCRIPTION:Mindful Actions\, Meaningful Dialogues: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Antiracist Engagement\n \n \n \n \n \n What does the contemplative path have to offer our aching hearts in a rapidly changing world beset with challenge? What can our practice offer beyond personal benefits? \nJoin Oren Jay Sofer and Roxy Manning in person at Book Passage’s Corte Madera Store\, for a conversation about their new books: \n\nYour Heart Was Made For This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World in Crisis with Courage\, Integrity\, and Love (Oren)\nHow to Have Antiracist Conversations (Roxy)\nThe Antiracist Heart (Roxy)\n\nThis event is offered free of charge and will be followed by a book signing. All are welcome\, no prior experience or registration necessary.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\n \n \n \n \n \n This event will be hosted in-person at Book Passage’s Corte Madera Store. For any questions related to the event\, please contact Book Passage at webmaster@bookpassage.com. For questions related to the content of this program or event\, feel free to get in touch with us here instead. Please be sure to include the date and title of the event in your email! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Authors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Roxy Manning\, a clinical psychologist and social justice advocate\, specializes in building resilience and equity. Her experience as a Black Caribbean immigrant informs her work with diverse groups globally\, focusing on healing internalized oppression and empowering transformative dialogue. She is an assessor and certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication. Roxy is the author of How to Have Antiracist Conversations and co-author of The Antiracist Heart. She also co-hosts the Fierce Compassion podcast with Sarah. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication retreats and workshops nationally. A member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council\, he is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication\, a Course Trainer at Mindful Schools\, and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for the healing of trauma. Oren also holds a degree in Comparative Religion from Columbia University and is the author of Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication and Your Heart Was Made for This. URL:https://antiracistconversations.com/event/book-talk-oren-jay-sofer-and-roxy-manning-at-book-passage/ LOCATION:Book Passage\, 51 Tamal Vista Boulevard\, Corte Madera\, CA\, 94925\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://antiracistconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Book-Passage-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230829T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230829T183000 DTSTAMP:20230712T052901Z CREATED:20230704T014832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T052901Z UID:304772-1693328400-1693333800@antiracistconversations.com SUMMARY:FREE Evening Book Launch Party\, Hosted by Shakti Butler DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate and learn about Sarah and Roxy’s new books!\n \n \n \n \n \n Join Shakti Butler\, PhD\, transformative educator\, activist\, filmmaker\, visionary wisdom keeper\, in celebrating Sarah Peyton and Roxy Manning’s new antiracism book series! Our evening launch celebration runs from 5 PM – 6:30 PM PDT\, and features a sneak peek into Roxy’s new books\, How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy and The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook\, co-authored by Sarah. \nAttending the book event enters you into a chance to win free\, signed copies of both books. (For two chances to win\, come to both sessions!) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the Book Trailers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   \n>> Registering for this event will register you for all free events in August’s AntiRacist Books Launch Week Experience.  We’ll send you notifications about the events\, including how to join\, and you’ll also be added to Sarah and Roxy’s mailing lists. You can unsubscribe at any time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Host\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shakti Butler\, PhD.\, is a transformative educator\, activist\, filmmaker\, visionary wisdom keeper\, whose work invites new questions and practices that cultivate conditions for liberation. Her passion is engaging people and organizations inprocesses that support self-inquiry which leads to resilience\, transformation\, and an expansion of individual and collective awareness of our mutual interdependence. \nDr Butler wrote the forward to How to Have Antiracist Conversations and is deeply moved to celebrate the birth of this book and its companion\, The Antiracist Heart\, into the world! \nDr. Butler’s five documentary films focus on racial equity\, healing\, and social justice. The most widely watched is Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Inequity\, which is considered a foundational piece in many organizations in the process of transformation. \nAs a keynote speaker\, workshop leader and facilitator\, Shakti has helped transform hundreds of institutions\, organizations\, government agencies\, foundations\, and businesses. The focus of her work is the creation of spaces that build deeper relationships anchored in trust\, connection\, collaboration\, and wellbeing to support outcomes for engagement in the work of embracing change that is more just\, equitable and uplifting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Authors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Roxy Manning\, a clinical psychologist and social justice advocate\, specializes in building resilience and equity. Her experience as a Black Caribbean immigrant informs her work with diverse groups globally\, focusing on healing internalized oppression and empowering transformative dialogue. She is an assessor and certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication. Roxy is the author of How to Have Antiracist Conversations and co-author of The Antiracist Heart. She also co-hosts the Fierce Compassion podcast with Sarah. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Peyton\, CNVC Certified Trainer\, author and neuroscience educator offers trainings focused on learning and using resonant language to transform the brain and heal trauma with exquisite gentleness and self-warmth. Sarah has a particular interest in the way human brains respond to power differentials and microaggressions\, the social trauma that can result\, and how to use resonant healing to support people in restoring dignity and reclaiming their full power. \nSarah teaches and lectures internationally and is the author of four books on relational neuroscience and self-compassion\, including her latest release: The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook\, co-authored alongside Roxy Manning\, PhD. justice. URL:https://antiracistconversations.com/event/book-launch-celebrate-sarah-and-roxys-new-antiracism-book-series-2/ LOCATION:zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://antiracistconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/shakti-butler-final-AM-launch-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230829T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230829T093000 DTSTAMP:20230713T144639Z CREATED:20230704T014513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T144639Z UID:304767-1693296000-1693301400@antiracistconversations.com SUMMARY:FREE Morning Book Launch Party\, Hosted by Kit Miller DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate and learn about Sarah and Roxy’s new books!\n \n \n \n \n \n Join Kit Miller\, Director Emeritus of the MK Gandhi Institute from 2009 until 2021\, in celebrating Sarah Peyton and Roxy Manning’s new antiracism book series! Our morning launch celebration runs from 8 AM – 9:30 AM PDT\, and features a sneak peek into Roxy’s new books\, How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy and The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook\, co-authored by Sarah. \nAttending the book event enters you into a chance to win free\, signed copies of both books. (For two chances to win\, come to both sessions!) \nKit will take us through an introduction to the work of Roxy Manning and Sarah Peyton\, then we’ll hear more about the books from the authors\, explore activities from the book as a community\, have a Q+A and closing. We hope you will join us! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the Book Trailers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n >> Registering for this event will register you for all free events in August’s AntiRacist Books Launch Week Experience.  We’ll send you notifications about the events\, including how to join\, and you’ll also be added to Sarah and Roxy’s mailing lists. You can unsubscribe at any time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Host\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kit Miller is Director Emeritus of the MK Gandhi Institute and served in that role from 2009 until 2021. The work and reach of the Institute expanded greatly under her stewardship. Prior to the Institute\, she worked as director/celebrator of Bay Area Nonviolent Communication for five years in Oakland\, California. \nCurrently Kit works on projects with colleagues in a number of settings\, focused on anti-racism\, leadership and restorative practices. A student of nonviolence for over thirty years\, she has worked with hundreds of groups and thousands of people.  Kit has an MA in Systems Thinking and Sustainability and lives in Rochester\, NY with her beloved spouse of 32 years\, David. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Authors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Roxy Manning\, a clinical psychologist and social justice advocate\, specializes in building resilience and equity. Her experience as a Black Caribbean immigrant informs her work with diverse groups globally\, focusing on healing internalized oppression and empowering transformative dialogue. She is an assessor and certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication. Roxy is the author of How to Have Antiracist Conversations and co-author of The Antiracist Heart. She also co-hosts the Fierce Compassion podcast with Sarah. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Peyton\, CNVC Certified Trainer\, author and neuroscience educator offers trainings focused on learning and using resonant language to transform the brain and heal trauma with exquisite gentleness and self-warmth. Sarah has a particular interest in the way human brains respond to power differentials and microaggressions\, the social trauma that can result\, and how to use resonant healing to support people in restoring dignity and reclaiming their full power. \nSarah teaches and lectures internationally and is the author of four books on relational neuroscience and self-compassion\, including her latest release: The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook\, co-authored alongside Roxy Manning\, PhD. justice. URL:https://antiracistconversations.com/event/book-launch-celebrate-sarah-and-roxys-new-antiracism-book-series/ LOCATION:zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://antiracistconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kit-miller-final-AM-launch-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230827T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230827T163000 DTSTAMP:20230712T053113Z CREATED:20230704T013835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T053113Z UID:304759-1693148400-1693153800@antiracistconversations.com SUMMARY:FREE Author Q&A for Sarah and Roxy’s New Antiracism Books DESCRIPTION:Are you curious to learn more about Sarah and Roxy’s new books?\n \n \n \n \n \n Have a question for Roxy and Sarah? Curious to learn more about the books and how they can support your antiracism journey? Come to our Q+A! \nDo you have curiosity about Roxy and Sarah\, or their writing process? Are there questions left over for you from the Microaggressions and Unconscious Contracts sessions? Join Sarah and Roxy for a free live question and answer session about the books\, the material\, and how to create Beloved Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the Book Trailers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n >> Registering for this event will register you for all free events in August’s AntiRacist Books Launch Week Experience.  We’ll send you notifications about the events\, including how to join\, and you’ll also be added to Sarah and Roxy’s mailing lists. You can unsubscribe at any time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Event Hosts\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Roxy Manning\, a clinical psychologist and social justice advocate\, specializes in building resilience and equity. Her experience as a Black Caribbean immigrant informs her work with diverse groups globally\, focusing on healing internalized oppression and empowering transformative dialogue. She is an assessor and certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication. Roxy is the author of How to Have Antiracist Conversations and co-author of The Antiracist Heart. She also co-hosts the Fierce Compassion podcast with Sarah. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Peyton\, CNVC Certified Trainer\, author and neuroscience educator offers trainings focused on learning and using resonant language to transform the brain and heal trauma with exquisite gentleness and self-warmth. Sarah has a particular interest in the way human brains respond to power differentials and microaggressions\, the social trauma that can result\, and how to use resonant healing to support people in restoring dignity and reclaiming their full power. \nSarah teaches and lectures internationally and is the author of four books on relational neuroscience and self-compassion\, including her latest release: The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook\, co-authored alongside Roxy Manning\, PhD. justice. URL:https://antiracistconversations.com/event/author-qa-for-the-launch-of-sarah-and-roxys-new-antiracism-books/ LOCATION:zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://antiracistconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/LAUNCH-WEEK_-new-QA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T093000 DTSTAMP:20230712T053137Z CREATED:20230704T013259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T053137Z UID:304741-1693036800-1693042200@antiracistconversations.com SUMMARY:FREE WORKSHOP: Unconscious Contracts for Releasing Blocks to Antiracist Action DESCRIPTION:When you witness microaggressions\, racist acts or racist language do you feel helpless and uncertain about how to take fierce and compassionate action?\n \n \n \n \n \n Do you ever find yourself limited in your antiracist activism or learning journey by overwhelm\, exhaustion\, big feelings? Does it sometimes seem as if you’ve hit a wall? If so\, there might be an unconscious contract at play. Unconscious contracts are the agreements we don’t know about that we make with ourselves to try to protect ourselves from shame or pain or danger. Sometimes\, once we identify them\, we don’t need them anymore. \nJoin Sarah for a brief\, experiential\, free introduction to identify and release of the most common contracts connected with antiracism\, based on her new book The Antiracist Heart\, co-authored with Roxy Manning. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the Book Trailers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n >> Registering for this event will register you for all free events in August’s AntiRacist Books Launch Week Experience.  We’ll send you notifications about the events\, including how to join\, and you’ll also be added to Sarah and Roxy’s mailing lists. You can unsubscribe at any time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Event Hosts\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Peyton\, CNVC Certified Trainer\, author and neuroscience educator offers trainings focused on learning and using resonant language to transform the brain and heal trauma with exquisite gentleness and self-warmth. Sarah has a particular interest in the way human brains respond to power differentials and microaggressions\, the social trauma that can result\, and how to use resonant healing to support people in restoring dignity and reclaiming their full power. \nSarah teaches and lectures internationally and is the author of four books on relational neuroscience and self-compassion\, including her latest release: The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook\, co-authored alongside Roxy Manning\, PhD. justice. URL:https://antiracistconversations.com/event/unconscious-contracts-in-antiracism-free-workshop-to-release-blocks-to-antiracist-action/ LOCATION:zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://antiracistconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/LAUNCH-WEEK_-new-new-UNCONSCIOUS-CONTRACTS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230824T110000 DTSTAMP:20230722T220911Z CREATED:20230704T014201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T220911Z UID:304763-1692867600-1692874800@antiracistconversations.com SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Fierce Compassion: Nurturing Dialog and Nonviolence for an Antiracist World DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about how Nonviolent Communication and fierce compassion can forge a more antiracist society?\n \n \n \n \n \n Can you imagine a world where there is social cohesion aimed at creating a world where everyone’s needs are met? Do you long for people from all walks of life to work together to heal historical wounds that keep us divided and stuck in cycles of oppression? \nTo examine how to forge greater human connections in service of  fostering social change using Nonviolent Communication and fierce compassion\, please join Becky Robinson of Weaving Influence for a powerful webinar with Roxy Manning and Sarah Peyton. \nDuring this 60-minute webinar\, you will learn more about an approach we believe can lead us closer to achieving the vision of Beloved Community which includes: \n\n\nPractical tools and frameworks for having antiracist conversations that can lead to changed individual and group behaviors and more life-serving systems. \n\n\nIdentifying the values that motivate all human actions in order to expand our understanding of what is possible to achieve life-serving outcomes for all. \n\n\nDifferent approaches to raise awareness and advocate for change. \n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to discover the underlying values that motivate all people and how you can do your part to encourage the open dialogue that promotes transformation. Save the date and join us!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the Book Trailers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n >> Registering for this event will register you for all free events in August’s AntiRacist Books Launch Week Experience.  We’ll send you notifications about the events\, including how to join\, and you’ll also be added to Sarah and Roxy’s mailing lists. You can unsubscribe at any time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Roxy and Sarah\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Roxy Manning\, a clinical psychologist and social justice advocate\, specializes in building resilience and equity. Her experience as a Black Caribbean immigrant informs her work with diverse groups globally\, focusing on healing internalized oppression and empowering transformative dialogue. She is an assessor and certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication. Roxy is the author of How to Have Antiracist Conversations and co-author of The Antiracist Heart. She also co-hosts the Fierce Compassion podcast with Sarah. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Peyton\, CNVC Certified Trainer\, author and neuroscience educator offers trainings focused on learning and using resonant language to transform the brain and heal trauma with exquisite gentleness and self-warmth. Sarah has a particular interest in the way human brains respond to power differentials and microaggressions\, the social trauma that can result\, and how to use resonant healing to support people in restoring dignity and reclaiming their full power. \nSarah teaches and lectures internationally and is the author of four books on relational neuroscience and self-compassion\, including her latest release: The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook\, co-authored alongside Roxy Manning\, PhD. justice. URL:https://antiracistconversations.com/event/free-webinar-nurturing-dialog-nonviolence-for-an-antiracist-world/ LOCATION:zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://antiracistconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/anitracist_heart_conversations_webinar_square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Weaving Influence":MAILTO:kira@weavinginfluence.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230821T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230821T190000 DTSTAMP:20230712T052628Z CREATED:20230630T203701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T052628Z UID:304528-1692639000-1692644400@antiracistconversations.com SUMMARY:FREE WORKSHOP: Identifying and Responding to Racial Microaggressions DESCRIPTION:Are You Confused about How to Respond to Microaggressions?\n \n \n \n \n \n White supremacy is baked into our brains in very hidden and unconscious ways. Microaggressions are brief and commonplace moments of harm where racist assumptions–whether unconscious or not–come to the surface through language or behavior\, creating indignity and pain for people of the global majority. \nEmbedded racist beliefs and assumptions include things like: “Asians are good at math and science.” or “Most Black people aren’t smart.” or “People who don’t look white are likely not born in this country.” Even if you don’t consciously believe these things\, the unconscious nature of racialized assumptions runs very deep\, and microaggressions are these sentiments coming to the surface.  \nOften\, folks who are enacting microaggressions don’t even know they’ve done something offensive or hurtful; they may not even be aware of the racist assumptions that are implicated by the behavior or language.  \nKnowing how to respond to racial microaggressions is tough – whether they are directed at us\, we make them\, or we are witnessing them. The subtle\, often unconscious nature of microaggressions are a challenge. Those on the receiving end of these statements often wonder – Did that really happen or am I being too sensitive? How do I speak up when I have so much to risk? Those who have committed a microaggression wonder: does it mean I’m racist if I said that? Those who witness and wish to help may think\, how can I intervene without causing more harm?  \nJoin Roxy for this introduction to the challenges of responding to microaggressions from the perspective of the person making them\, the person watching them or the person experiencing them.  \nLearn skills to help you regain choice and effectiveness when responding to improve your chances of creating connection while attending to the needs of those most impacted. Our empathic but direct coaching will help create the shifts in awareness you’re seeking. \nThis event is a sneak-peek of Roxy’s new book\, How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the Book Trailers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n >> Registering for this event will register you for all free events in August’s AntiRacist Books Launch Week Experience.  We’ll send you notifications about the events\, including how to join\, and you’ll also be added to Sarah and Roxy’s mailing lists. You can unsubscribe at any time. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Event Host\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Roxy Manning\, a clinical psychologist and social justice advocate\, specializes in building resilience and equity. Her experience as a Black Caribbean immigrant informs her work with diverse groups globally\, focusing on healing internalized oppression and empowering transformative dialogue. She is an assessor and certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication. Roxy is the author of How to Have Antiracist Conversations and co-author of The Antiracist Heart. She also co-hosts the Fierce Compassion podcast with Sarah. URL:https://antiracistconversations.com/event/free-workshop-identifying-and-responding-to-racial-microaggressions/ LOCATION:zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://antiracistconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/LAUNCH-WEEK_-new-new-MICROAGGRESSIONS-WORKSHOP.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230810T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T180000 DTSTAMP:20230712T052740Z CREATED:20230421T060502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T052740Z UID:303928-1691685000-1694714400@antiracistconversations.com SUMMARY:Fierce Compassion DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to learn skills for brave and self-connected antiracist conversations\, without collapse\, burnout or self-contempt?\n \n \n \n \n \n When you witness microaggressions\, racist acts\, or racist language do you feel helpless and uncertain about how to take fierce and compassionate action? Are you frozen and unable to voice your concerns even though your heart is yearning to intervene for yourself and others? Are you deeply committed to antiracism principles but find it perplexing and disconnecting when you hear others talk about it in ways that you don’t enjoy? \n\nBased on Roxy Manning and Sarah Peyton’s new book series\, How to Have Antiracist Conversations and The Antracist Heart\, this course will empower you and provide clarity\, helping you cultivate a strong foundation and a fierce\, compassionate resilience that will guide your actions. It is designed to support you\, even if you’re unsure of where to begin or experience a sense of freeze and distress in response to racial harm. \nThis 6-week course supports people of all racial identities to learn and practice the dialogue skills of empathy and self-compassion process-work that supports fluidity\, groundedness\, and a capacity for action in the face of racist speech\, unconscious bias\, microaggressions and more. \n\n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What Skills and Capacities Will You Learn and Practice?\n \n \n \n \n \n \nConversations with self\, including an understanding of trauma\, time travel and unconscious contracts\nThe inner work of self compassion and moving through unconscious contracts that block action\nThe importance of commitment to beloved community as the foundation for antiracism activism.\nConversations welcoming rage\, shame\, anger and other emotions that often shunned in the conflict-averse tenets of white supremacy culture\nConversations with supporters\, including working with powerlessness and privilege\nThe four dialogues of the Authentic Dialogue framework and considerations in choosing and preparing for each dialogue. \nLearning and practicing Roxy’s Authentic Dialog framework\, including dialogues to be heard/seen and to invite mutual understanding\nConservations with resistors\, and the importance of understanding the neurobiology of bias + disgust\nConversations across power differences\n\n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \nMeetings Every Thursday for Six Weeks\, August 10th – September 14th\, 4:30-6:00 PM Pacific Time (convert your timezone here)\nDuring this class series\, participants will practice conversations with self\, conversations welcoming rage\, conversations with supporters\, conservations with resistors\, conversations across power differences and applied conversations.  \nWhere do we meet?\nThe course will meet via online video conference (zoom). Recordings provided. \nHow is the Course Structured?\nThe course will include lecture and demonstrations\, and break-out rooms to practice and embody antiracist dialogue skills. \nBreakout Group Options for Global Majority* Participants \n\nWe acknowledge the unique challenges encountered by Global Majority people when engaging in this type of work in spaces that tend to be white dominant. These can include being asked to educate white participants about racism\,discrimination\, and social justice issues\, being seen and treated as representatives of their entire race or ethnicity rather than being seen as individuals\, and experiencing microaggressions such as having their opinions or experiences dismissed or minimized. \nGiven that skills practice in breakout groups is a major component of this course\, we want Global Majority participants to have choice about their group make-up when practicing this work. \nOne strategy we will implement to support choice for Global Majority participants in this class is to offer the choice of opting into breakout groups that are for Global Majority people only. \nGlobal Majority-only groups will be supported by Global Majority assistants. \n\nSupport from Our Assistant Team: \n\nWe will have a team of assistants who are skilled in offering empathic and resonant support and who hold a commitment to work towards anti-racist action. \nOur hope is that you would receive gentle and caring support to help address the blocks you encounter as you engage with this important work.\nIf emotions such as shame\, pain\, or helplessness arise during our sessions\, you can request one on one support in the moment from someone on our assistant team.\nNote: This work is not therapy and is not a substitute for therapy. If you have a sense that you would be destabilized by yourself or others speaking about difficult events\, then this course may not be for you. \nWhile we hope that the processes and information that we share can be of use in your journey\, we do not have the resources to support extreme psychological difficulties.\n\n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cost and How to Register\n \n \n \n \n \n Sliding Scale Cost Options:\n\n$500 – Supporter Rate: If you have financial assets\, or identify as middle or upper/owning class\, then this is the rate for you. Paying at this rate supports the discount and scholarship fund\, making this course accessible to more people including people of the global majority.\n$375 – True Cost Rate: This is the true cost of the course. If you are able to pay this amount and still meet your basic needs\, then this is the price for you to choose.\n$275 – Discounted Rate: The Discounted option is reserved for those who sometimes struggle with limited financial resources and would benefit from supported access to this learning experience.\n$200 – Scholarship Rate: The Scholarship option is reserved for people experiencing financial hardship and for people of the global majority.\n\n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Hosts\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Roxy Manning\, a clinical psychologist and social justice advocate\, specializes in building resilience and equity. Her experience as a Black Caribbean immigrant informs her work with diverse groups globally\, focusing on healing internalized oppression and empowering transformative dialogue. She is an assessor and certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication. Roxy is the author of How to Have Antiracist Conversations and co-author of The Antiracist Heart. She also co-hosts the Fierce Compassion podcast with Sarah. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Peyton\, CNVC Certified Trainer\, author and neuroscience educator offers trainings focused on learning and using resonant language to transform the brain and heal trauma with exquisite gentleness and self-warmth. Sarah has a particular interest in the way human brains respond to power differentials and microaggressions\, the social trauma that can result\, and how to use resonant healing to support people in restoring dignity and reclaiming their full power. \nSarah teaches and lectures internationally and is the author of four books on relational neuroscience and self-compassion\, including her latest release: The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook\, co-authored alongside Roxy Manning\, PhD. justice. URL:https://antiracistconversations.com/event/6-week-series-antiracist-conversations/ LOCATION:zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://antiracistconversations.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/FIERCE-COMPASSION-CLASS-Sarah-Roxy.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR