The "Kindness Yard Sale" in Arlington, VA isn't your typical yard sale. All items are pay-what-you-can, and funds are used to spread acts of kindness in the city. Check out how the community plans to use this year's funds of $11,000 for #WeavingCommunity. ow.ly/a3sh50Gijha
How has it only been 2 weeks since Tokyo? 😯 I’ve been reminded over & over of how grateful I am for my support system. Mental health comes first. That's more important than any other medal you could win. Thank you @athleta and my community for the love. ❤️ #PowerOfShe#ad
Congratulations to the first-ever recipients of #WeaverAwards! Baltimore judges chose ten neighbors, who each get $7000 to continue their work #weavingcommunity in the city. Learn about them and their plans to cultivate trust and community at awards.weareweavers.org.
Truth & Reconciliation Week 2021 kicks off today! It gives us hope to work with folx who have the courage to engage in truthful dialogue to come together across difference. Gatherings this week: hubs.la/H0SC2RC0#trw2021#fromtheinsideout#healingcollectivetrauma
Next time you see someone frown or grin - mention it.
New research shows acknowledging someone's emotions can help build trust. #WeavingCommunityow.ly/OgHq50FnUXU
I’d like to share a quote about democracy from a man named Avner Less. He was the Israeli Police Captain who interrogated Eichmann. He was interviewed in 1983 and this is what he said about how the experience changed him “believing in a true democracy is the only thing (1)
During Commemorating Juneteenth: A Youth-Led Intergenerational Dialogue, dive into conversation and get involved in the fight for racial justice both at the government level and in your own community. @civicsunplugged@thezoejenkins@pointsoflight#ListenFirst
"This summer, we invite you to join in a program dedicated to telling history from multiple perspectives and recognizing the many people and experiences that have shaped the United States.—the Civic Season." @historymadebyusaaslh.org/civic-season-2021/
The #WeaverAwards are $7000 grants designed for people who may not have an organization or any experience getting grants, but who have a passion for building community. @TechnicallyBMR offers a look into this summer's awards happening in #Baltimore. ow.ly/qBT550Fa7c6
Please join us on July 16th as we learn about “Rachelle for HR 40” — the campaign to demand that Congress pass #HR40, establishing the Commission to promote a national conversation on #reparations.
ALL ARE WELCOME. Bring a friend. More details to come. tinyurl.com/56dt2md4
Sick of zoom calls and boring webinars? This ain't your daddy's livestream! Hop aboard this wild flight we call America Talks, and let's dig into what really matters. Departure is June 12th at gate... your laptop #ListenFirstamericatalks.us
People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don't know each other; they don't know each other because they have not communicated with each other.
—Martin Luther King Jr. #healingpowerofcommunity
How can we scale empathy and understanding? We’re doing it one conversation at a time with real people in meaningful conversations.
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Join the Free Virtual Screening of Trumphobia followed by an Empathy Cafe this Saturday at 4PM CT. Trumphobia is a documentary about what both sides fear. Details can be found in the link below!
#ListenFirst#WeavingCommunityow.ly/RZDG50D7DyF
Find Your Hidden Light: Women of Color Writing Workshop begins January 30th with Patricia Philippe on @FeelRealCo Tap into your inner wisdom. feelreal.net/gathering/find-…