Conversations Around Race, Racism, and the System of Policing in America

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Capital NVC

Using NVC consciousness to bring self-empathy, connection, and heart-felt giving to deepen our conversations around all forms of racism.

presented by Morris H. Ervin, JrHave you ever been afraid to talk about race, racism, or the systems of policing in America? Or have tried and it hasn’t gone as well as you would have liked?Please join us to expand and deepen your conversations around systemic and interpersonal racism. We will be using and integrating the consciousness of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), a process/language designed to create connection and natural giving from the heart. The structure of the class will be interactive and engaging.Participants will be able to:●	Name systems that are created to systematically meet the needs of one group at the expense of the other. (Criminalization of Black Men) (Power Dynamics)●	Incorporate observations, feelings, needs, and request/that serve as a skillful way to unpack the naming of an unjust system from a connected, respected, and dignified place●	Examine the deeper needs as individuals, and institutions, while unpacking historical context, beliefs, assumptions, perspectives, cultural norms, and stereotypes that cloud the freedom to choose. ●	Explore distinctions around domination systems vs systems based on needs, Self-empathy versus Acting on Feelings, and Freedom of Choice versus DependenceThe Structure and flow of the session includes:●	Mindful body awareness led practices●	Self-reflection practice questions●	Interactive Storytelling ●	Fishbowl Interactive discussion ●	Self-empathy practices from perspectives of race, power and privilege●	Clear do-able strategies and requests from a natural place of connection, freedom, and interdependence.

Zoom link sent with registration. More InformationThis event occurs monthly on the third Sunday to support Nonviolent communication (NVC) understanding and practice.We welcome new participants at any level. It’s fun when a ‘newbie’ comes and we, ‘newbies’ not so long ago, suddenly see that we’ve learned something important we can pass on, at the same time deepening our understanding of new contexts. If you're already skilled in NVC, we would enjoy sharing support and companionship. $$ info:  The requested fee is $20-$40 per person. Please don't let the cost keep you from coming. <a href="http://capitalnvc.org/node/1207" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> if money is keeping you from attending. Sustainability is important to us but contribution even more so, which we can't do unless you show up! For more information call Barbra at 410 499 1986 or email (deleting spaces): Qi of NVC @gmail.com

Morris H Ervin Jr. is an educator, speaker, coach, youth development professional, and Certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer who has provided mentoring, personal development, mindfulness, and interpersonal communication through Re-creation services, leadership seminars, and community workshops for the past twenty years. As a Social Studies Teacher in the early 2000’s; Morris created and designed a new innovative African American History Course/Curriculum, challenged the public school system by implementing a unique style of teaching and learning in the classroom called Nonviolent Communication, and established a rigorous, relevant, and meaningful curriculum for an all male classroom in South Central Los Angeles dedicated to keeping young boys off the streets, out of gangs, and away from prisons. 
Founded in 2018, Ndani is a comprehensive integration of all the years of working with families, schools, neighborhoods, communities, universities, and institutions around Equity &amp; Inclusion, Anti-Oppression, Race/Identity Development, Youth Development, Wellness, and Community Engagement. Ndani is a 501c3 community space designed in Educational Theory and Practice, Critical Consciousness and Transformative Education.

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