It’s the hard conversations that we need to be having right now. And on today’s episode, I invite the amazing Dr. Elizabeth Rosner to do just that. Elizabeth Rosner, Ph. D, is a certified trainer for the philosophy and methodology of Nonviolence for The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center in Atlanta, and Founder of the Beloved Community Coalition Mission to promote Dr. King’s theory and practice of Nonviolence365 all over the world. Today we discuss the power of nonviolence in our schools and society as a whole, and how to understand and apply these philosophies to your life to have a bigger, more positive impact on the world.
We dive into:
- [8:00] Dr. Rosner’s career history and background
- [9:30] When she discovered her identity and purpose (and where it led her!)
- [10:00] Her vision for the philosophy of nonviolence as it pertains to the largest school system in the nation
- [11:30] What the philosophy and methodology of nonviolence is and how it’s being used through the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center
- [16:25] Why she believes Dr. King’s philosophy for nonviolence to be the most powerful
- [18:20] The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center’s definition of nonviolence
- [19:00] The breakdown of Dr. King’s 6-step framework for nonviolence
- [24:30] Some advice from Dr. Rosner on how to become better allies to our brothers and sisters of color
- [28:50] Why it is so important to unpack the harmful narratives that we have been taught from childhood and society
- [34:45] Some examples of the deadly force that has been used unlawfully in the U.S. and why video evidence is becoming so prevalent and important
- [36:30] A discussion of the impact teaching nonviolence can have in our schools
- [41:45] How to translate nonviolence and allyship into the workplace and your leadership
- [45:15] Dr. Rosner’s business working with college students and how it ladders up to the philosophy and practice of nonviolence
Connect with Dr. Roz:
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drelizabethrosner/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingwithDrRoz
Find out more about the King Center here:
https://thekingcenter.org/events/
The Facebook Group Dr. Roz referenced in the episode:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BetheBridge
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