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“The superpower of Art is that it creates just enough distance from the object it represents to enable people to see<\/span> and feel<\/span> and think<\/span> and understand<\/span> new experiences and perspectives.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u00a0ABOUT OUR RESPONSE WALLS<\/span><\/h1>\n

Our response walls are one way to END THE SILENCE and create conversations about this most uncomfortable and difficult topic.\u00a0 We encourage you to give your time and attention to participating thoughtfully, honestly, kindly and mindfully in these response wall.\u00a0 Before you dive in, here are some of the values and agreements we hope you will follow.<\/p>\n

Dialogue.<\/b><\/span>\u00a0The goal of this project is to stimulate productive dialogues.\u00a0 Unlike debate, dialogue emphasizes listening to deepen understanding. Dialogue invites discovery. It develops common values and allows participants to express their own Interests. It expects that participants will grow in understanding and may decide to act together with common goals. In dialogue, participants can question and reevaluate their assumptions. Through this process, people are learning to work together to improve race relations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Critical Multicultural Consciousness:<\/b><\/span> The process of cultivating critical multicultural consciousness encourages us to embrace an expansive understanding of the social, political, cultural, and economic constructs derived from the legacies of European colonialism that inscribe systemic, generational\u00a0 oppressions.\u00a0 Only by expanding, embracing, and analyzing many cultural perspectives can we determine effective actions to counter racism and oppression.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mindful Communication:<\/b><\/span>\u00a0Our intention to cultivate a more just and peaceful society requires all communication to be engaged with a sense of mindfulness that invites listening, curiosity, empathy, and awareness of the impact of our words and tone.\u00a0 We strive to be fully present, open and non-judgmental, and relate to others with compassion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Curiosity:<\/b><\/span>\u00a0We encourage our participants to enter this experience with an authentic and open curiosity to understand new and unfamiliar experiences and perspectives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Discomfort:<\/b><\/span>\u00a0Experiencing multiple perspectives and cultural differences often make us feel uncomfortable.\u00a0 Embracing discomfort is a necessary step towards expanding awareness and knowledge of our complex society.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Brave Space:<\/b><\/span>\u00a0We expect all participants to contribute to the creation of a collective brave space that empowers people to speak their truths mindfully without fear of judgment, harassment, or retribution.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Language:<\/b><\/span>\u00a0Artful communication employs language deliberately to convey experiences and perspectives with significant impact.\u00a0 Explicit language constitutes an authentic aspect of human experience and expression and may be included in submitted material; however we highly discourage it in any dialogue forums.\u00a0 All forms of \u201cHate Speech\u201d are unacceptable and antithetical to the goals of this project.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Agreements for Dialogue<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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