SESSION DESCRIPTION Co-created by Marc Bamuthi Joseph and Rika Iino, HEALING FORWARD™ is a lively workshop that engages cultural leaders to think structurally about equity. Utilizing their unique framework, this program supports leaders and organizations in their journey toward an equitable future. Since its launch in June of 2021, HEALING FORWARD™ has impacted 70+ organizations…Read More…

SESSION DESCRIPTION Recognizing microaggressions is one thing—responding to them is another. When microaggressions are left unaddressed or addressed badly, both safety and trust wear down. In this 90-minute application-focused workshop, participants learned and practiced tools for addressing microaggressions in ways that build shared understanding, repair trust, and prevent future harm. There was also a short review of basic content…Read More…

SESSION DESCRIPTION Microaggressions are common, small-scale insults that are often unintentional, but have a significant impact on those receiving them that builds up over time. Left unaddressed, repeated microaggressions erode safety and trust in any environment. In this interactive and engaging 90-minute workshop, participants learned to recognize unintentional microaggressions, understand microaggressions in the context of systemic inequality, and began to…Read More…