Discussing our Differences
This every other month initiative uses The National Conference for Community and Justice’s nationally recognized program—Different People…Common Ground (DPCG)— to help people from diverse backgrounds and experiences discuss issues of race, religion, sexuality and ethnicity, along with other cultural and social issues.
The Detroit Free Press recognized Detroit Synergy’s effort to “Breakdown racial barriers and foster cross-cultural understanding and relationships” (our fifth impact statement) by writing an editorial. (Please click the link below to read)
http://www.freep.com/voices/editorials/erace9e_20050109.htm
We
are seeking participants for our March “Discussing Differences”
dialogue series. The 3, three-hour sessions will take place on
consecutive Wednesdays (9th, 16th, 23rd) from
Space is limited to 20 participants for effective dialogue, which means participants for the March session will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. The sessions are lead by trained facilitators. Ruby's Kitchen will be providing food and beverages.
If you are interested in helping yourself and others become enlightened and work together to create "
To sign-up for the March sessions or for additional information about “Discussing Differences” please e-mail Diwin or James at dpcg@detroitsynergy.org
"I'm impressed with other cultures, not just my own,” said Jan Goffney, owner of the Art Exchange Gallery/Museum. “We built this gallery to be a catalyst for bringing people from different cultures together on a common ground. I believe our community is ready for a celebration of diversity."
To learn more about the Art Exchange Gallery/Museum and Ruby’s Kitchen go to: ArtGalleryMuseum.com
To learn more about The National Conference for Community and Justice, and the Different People…Common Ground program go to: nccj-mi.org
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