Ronita Johnson, an African American daughter of a preacher, grew up initially in the southern part of the U.S., and later in Northern California. She came of age during the civil rights movement. She is a certified integral coach, and a convener and guide of sacred women’s circles including a monthly forgiveness circle in Berkeley, California. Johnson has worked with inclusion and diversity issues since the 1980s. She is the author of: Coming To Forgiveness: A Daughter’s Story of Race, Rage, and Religion (Ronita Johnson & Associates 2012). 
Interview Date: 4/6/2012.       Tags: Ronita Johnson, forgivenes,s gratitude, civil rights movement, molestation, family secrets, circles, circle work, deep listening, shame, Personal Transformation