TURNING TO EACH OTHER
LIVING IN A TIME OF PANDEMIC, global unrest, climate change and racial injustices, our network of CJP alumni can be a strong source of sustenance, wisdom and life-giving connection. We’re growing our digital and virtual capacities to foster shared visions, mutual community, and radical change. Hear these contributors and participants:
"It was terrific sharing ideas with peacebuilders globally. Racism is structural and systemic. For us, as peacebuilders, we feel that we are immune to the situation, but the reality is that we carry our bias which might influence us. Recalling the concept of white fragility, it is easy not to acknowledge or appreciate our role in the situation. The discussion was an excellent tool for selfreflection on our role in the scheme of things!" COLINS IMOH MA '12 teaches in the criminal justice department at California State University, Sacramento.
"We wanted to create a virtual space where alumni could show up, across geographies and professions, with all of the joy and messiness of today’s world. As the gathering unfolded, I watched faces light up with the sheer delight of seeing beloved classmates and professors. I have no doubt that the (re)connections that were sparked will continue to ripple out in unexpected and beautiful ways." BRIDGET MULLINS MA '15 is a facilitation and process design consultant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
"I imagine that, together, we can do more than we can do separately, and it's a way of really helping to bring forth more of the world that we're wanting to create." CATHERINE BARNES teaches strategic peacebuilding and public policy at CJP.
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