This series provides an opportunity for faculty and staff to dialogue about highly relevant and less-discussed topics. The series will be led by special guest facilitator, Tabari Coleman. Tabari is a training consultant and social justice advocate known for his thoughtful but direct approach in facilitating dialogue sessions that focus on effective communication and building empathy. With more than 18 years-experience in diversity and inclusion training and social justice work, he brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and expertise to his work.
This series is based on the premise that effective communication is the foundation of any inclusive organization. Conversations will acknowledge perspectives without judgment, address blind spots, and challenge the status quo.
| Getting out of our own way: Strategies to address counterproductive behaviors in social justice advocacy and engagement.
As we fight to ensure our colleagues, students and broader community understand the social issues plaguing our country, are we starting to get in our way? Join us for an intentional dialogue session about the trappings and counterproductive behaviors of social justice educators and advocates, while exploring tips for heeding our own messages. |
Thursday, February 18
1:00-2:30pm Click here to register. |
| How do our routes and roots contribute to inequality and oppression?
This session will encourage participants to explore their personal experiences with various communities throughout St. Louis and how family history and choices continue to impact the region and contribute to larger systems of inequity. Participants will begin unpacking the early messages they were “taught” about places that are safe and unsafe to visit/live/explore and how those messages continue to have negative impacts on communities throughout the St Louis region. |
Friday, March 5
10:00-11:30 am Click here to register. |
| Caring for myself, so can I care for others: Self-care strategies to stay present.
Mental fatigue, physical exhaustion, social disconnect? If any of those describe how you’ve felt in the last year, then you aren’t alone. Being present, intentional and having mindfulness practices allow us to navigate the discomforts of our social landscape. In this session participants will reflect on the need for self-care and develop strategies and skills to incorporate those into daily practices. |
Thursday, March 18
1:30- 3:00 pm Click here to register. |