Is it you? Or is dialogue across differences more challenging despite our best efforts? Dr. McKenzie shares some reasons why and what we can do.

I have a discussion on how certain words will trigger certain reactions in the dialogue spaces- in particular I use my own personal example of choosing not to use the term white privilege, but focusing history to convey the need to focus on building community in a way that is acknowledging of past harms so that people have equal life chances; nonetheless, there are those who may hear that differently based on their perceptions and we all need to be cognizant of that while we still forge ahead in this important work of building community.

In a world of polarization being centered, we can create connection to build resilience and freedom from disharmony and to focus on how to create relationships that exceed our identities. This is part of a series discussing what we need to consider.

What is the history and purpose of Juneteenth? Here is a short synopsis for us to reflect on.