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When the Language of Inclusion Becomes the Language of Retreat

On the Soft Reframes That Protect the Actor Microaggression Series When I started writing about microaggressions, I expected pushback. The version I was ready for was easy to recognize: “This is just oversensitivity.” “You’re making something out of nothing.” “People are too easily offended these days.” That form of the argument announces itself. The pushback …

Peacebuilding When We Disagree (Podcast)

Click here to listen to the full interview! With election season 2020 behind us, there’s a lot of talk from winning candidates about opposing …

Unpack This!

Heartful responses to microaggressions

Making Sense of These Times (Video)

In this live-streamed conversation, I discuss the opportunities that NVC provides for understanding and transforming racism.

Balancing Compassion and Powerful Leadership

Holding Strong Facilitation Boundaries Q: “I was facilitating a group discussion when one participant kept interrupting others and taking up space. I wanted …

One World, Many Experiences: Embracing Diversity in Teaching NVC

Lately folks have been saying to me, We’re all humans with the same underlying needs. Isn’t that the premise of NVC? If you …

An Introduction To NVC (Video)

In this video interview, I provide an introduction to Nonviolent Communication.

Deeper Connections | Action for Happiness (Video)

In this video, I introduces the principles of Nonviolent Communication and how we can use these to enhance our relationships, deal constructively with …

Kwanzaa Reflections – Imani

Today, the last day of Kwanzaa, the first day of the New Year, we focus on the last of the Nguzo Saba, Imani …

Kwanzaa Reflections – Kuumba

Today, the 6th day of Kwanzaa, is a day when I’m so annoyed at this extended pandemic! As we celebrate today’s principle from …

Kwanzaa Reflections – Nia

This morning, folks in my house listened to Paul Robeson sing Ballad for Americans as we started our Kwanzaa reflections. Robeson, born in …

Kwanzaa Reflections – Ujamaa

The principle of Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics – is deeply embodied within African-American communities and communities of African-descent folks worldwide. Living from this …

Kwanzaa Reflections – Ujima

This morning, the third day of Kwanzaa, my teen and I discussed today’s principle of Ujima – Collective Work and Responsibility. They immediately …