AVReading Newsletter November
Talking about race for many members of the dominant culture is not easy. Even for those who believe strongly in the principles of equity and justice, it can be difficult, uncomfortable and awkward. In fact, for some of us, it’s a topic we just choose to avoid all together-- which is a type of privilege that not everyone is afforded. As one of my friends stated last week, race is the single most important issue of our country: both its past and present. And moving ahead as a community will mean that we get used to these uncomfortable and necessary conversations. With the beginning of each Culturally Proficient session we have had this year, leaders have posted the guidelines created by Glenn Singleton for having “courageous conversations.” They typically include: Stay engaged, Speak your truth, Experience Discomfort, Expect a lack of closure, Listen to understand. For this month’s newsletter, I’d like to more carefully exa...