Don't miss this episode of #InflexionPointPodcast on The Transformation Network™. Join Anita, Mavis, and Gail as they discuss "The Art of Community Conversations in Today's Climate of EDI, Antiracism, and Book Banning."

Why Community Conversations?

These are an essential tool for promoting dialogue and understanding within communities. The PRESS Model, developed by Robert Livingston, is a valuable resource for facilitating these conversations. In today's climate of EDI and antiracism, community conversations are more important than ever. Join the discussion as the hosts explore the intersection of community conversations and book banning. 

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Episode giveaways:

• 8 Tips for a Successful Community Conversation, Kosmos Journal for Global Trnansformation: How to Have a Community Conversation Setting the Stage for engagement by Michael Ratner https://www.kosmosjournal.org/kj_article/empowering-community-conversations/
• Organizer’s Guide to Community Conversations: National Education Association https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/Organizer%27s Guide to Community Conversations.pdf
• Community Conversations Workbook: American Library Association https://www.ala.org/tools/sites/ala.org.tools/files/content/LTC_ConvoGuide_final_062414.pdf
• The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth about Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations by Robert Livingston https://robertwlivingston.com/books/the-conversation/
• American Library Association - Libraries Transforming Comunities https://www.ala.org/tools/sites/ala.org.tools/files/content/LTC_ConvoGuide_final_062414.pdf
• Community Conversations Tackles Book Banning by Frank Drouzas https://creativepinellas.org/magazine/community-conversations-tackles-book-banning/
• A Fast-Growing Network of Conservative Groups Is Fueling a Surge in Book Bans https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/12/books/book-bans-libraries.html
• School culture wars push students to form banned book clubs, anti-censorship groups https://abcnews.go.com/US/school-culture-wars-push-students-form-banned-book/story?id=103377259
• Documentary "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am." Woven together with a rich collection of art, history, literature and personality, the film includes discussions about her many critically acclaimed works, including novels "The Bluest Eye," "Sula" and "Song of Solomon," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDyTO9JHML4