For a little over a decade, a big part of my life has been committed to facilitating diversity and tolerance programs for high school and college students. During this time, I also served as a board member for the Georgia office of the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) - one of the nation's premiere social justice organizations. Suffice it to say, these are issues that I have a great deal of passion around. Over the years, I have discovered that there are very few forums where adults can openly discuss topics around diversity and tolerance. Are we afraid that we will be judged? Are we concerned that our opinions may be antiquated? Are these conversations too uncomfortable?
For a little over a year, I have pondered creating a gathering place committed to fostering open and honest dialogue, and as the old saying goes "there is no time like the present". Our nation has become more multicultural, and the evolution that experts are predicting between now and 2050 will be quite dramatic. The ability for us all to co-exist together will become even more important. I plan to share my viewpoint on many of the current issues of the day around diversity and invite subject matter experts to guest-blog from time to time. We may not always agree, but I do welcome your comments.
I hope that you will join me on this new journey. We have a lot to learn from each other.
- Gregory
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Not only a great idea, but very timely as the country is ripping itself apart over a President speaking to school children (nothing new) and literally coming to blows over healthcare and other topical issues... Kudos and much success (and tolerance) on this journey. You're gonna need it!
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