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Author Talk: Meet and Greet Book Signing
Date
February 15, 2024
Times
February 15: 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Join me on Thursday, February 15th, 11:00-1pm PT at Volume One Bookstore
Location: 149 Kenneth Street, Duncan BC Canada, V9L 1N5 (map)
Join Roxy for this free event and bring or purchase your books for Roxy to sign.
Come chat with Roxy and ask your questions about her books.
- How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy
- The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook
This event is offered free of charge.
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About the Speaker
Dr. Roxy Manning, a clinical psychologist and social justice advocate, specializes in building resilience and equity. Her experience as a Black Caribbean immigrant informs her work with diverse groups globally, focusing on healing internalized oppression and empowering transformative dialogue. She is an assessor and certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication. Roxy is the author of How to Have Antiracist Conversations and co-author of The Antiracist Heart. She also co-hosts the Fierce Compassion podcast.
Location
2345, Channing Way, Berkeley, California, 94704, United States.
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