The Radius: An Analysis
At The Radius we can appreciate when things look bleak and not very encouraging. There are certain topics that cause a gridlock in communication, and are so egregious they seem daunting to even reconcile. Such topics include slavery, the state of education, and the worldwide crisis with refugees. In June a series of events gave us the opportunity to bring these undesirable topics to the forefront and to fulfill our mission to be solution-oriented, and to think creatively.
Ancestor Appreciation Day 6/17
Slavery has the distinction of being such a shameful chapter in our collective history that no one wants to examine, discuss or revisit. This "non-starter" quality has an insidious legacy in our country and detrimental impact on our culture. …show more content…
However, when encountering what appear to be obstacles we place an emphasis on being "solution-oriented" and open to dialogue. Aside from the bleak picture the research data provides, a positive is that it creates a sense of urgency for discussion. Something to consider whenever entering a discussion is tone. The tone of the discussion changes when we say "our children" in contrast with "my child." The tone of the discussion changes when we focus on how to improve, enhance, and enrich the educational programs being provided #universally. On June 19th I participated in a School Community Engagement Meeting. In this episode I discuss what we learned and some ideas we came up …show more content…
Over 65 million of the world’s population have been forcibly displaced—forced to flee their homes, communities, and the worlds they know. Nearly a third of these people are formally classified by the UNHCR as refugees. In recent years, around the world, refugees are a hotly contested discussion point. The spectrum of topics include borders, terrorism, healthcare, sanctuary, and identification cards but very rarely are the human rights and the humanity of the individuals involved. Most commemorative days reflect on a historical event or issue from the past, not something that is an active worldwide crisis and impacting our local communities. Although there is only one calendar day of reflection we understand this is a daily reality for a significant population around the
Ancestor Appreciation Day 6/17
Slavery has the distinction of being such a shameful chapter in our collective history that no one wants to examine, discuss or revisit. This "non-starter" quality has an insidious legacy in our country and detrimental impact on our culture. …show more content…
However, when encountering what appear to be obstacles we place an emphasis on being "solution-oriented" and open to dialogue. Aside from the bleak picture the research data provides, a positive is that it creates a sense of urgency for discussion. Something to consider whenever entering a discussion is tone. The tone of the discussion changes when we say "our children" in contrast with "my child." The tone of the discussion changes when we focus on how to improve, enhance, and enrich the educational programs being provided #universally. On June 19th I participated in a School Community Engagement Meeting. In this episode I discuss what we learned and some ideas we came up …show more content…
Over 65 million of the world’s population have been forcibly displaced—forced to flee their homes, communities, and the worlds they know. Nearly a third of these people are formally classified by the UNHCR as refugees. In recent years, around the world, refugees are a hotly contested discussion point. The spectrum of topics include borders, terrorism, healthcare, sanctuary, and identification cards but very rarely are the human rights and the humanity of the individuals involved. Most commemorative days reflect on a historical event or issue from the past, not something that is an active worldwide crisis and impacting our local communities. Although there is only one calendar day of reflection we understand this is a daily reality for a significant population around the