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Session 12: Choosing Tolerance

Saturday, August 4, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET)

Greensboro, NC

Session 12: Choosing Tolerance

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Session 12 Aug 4, 2012 Free  
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Event Details

In this session, teens examine their prejudices and the impact these beliefs and other stereotypes may have on their roles as leaders.  They explore the importance of tolerance in promoting respect for differences and enabling people to live without fear of violence for their beliefs or way of live.

Goals

Participants will:

  • discuss common definitions related to tolerance
  • investigate personal and societal stereotypes and prejudices and their significance in leadership
  • engage in productive dialogue about why tolerance is important and how leaders can promote tolerance

When & Where



Windsor Recreation Center
1601 East Lee Street
Greensboro, NC 27401-3541

Saturday, August 4, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET)


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SHIELD Mentor Program



SHIELD Mentor Program connects middle and high school youths with a mentor to service them with life-changing experiences that are focused on equipping them with a plan, a task, and a path. SHIELD's long-term goal is to help teens find their purpose in life by identifying their strengths and weaknesses and allowing them to grow and improve in character.