ABOUT
DIVERSITY IN DIALOGUE (DID)
HISTORY
In Nashville, Diversity in Dialogue (DID) began under the leadership of the Nashville Coalition Against Racism (NCAR) in 1996. In 1998, NCAR partnered with the Scarritt-Bennett Center for the purpose of bringing community-wide dialogue groups to Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Today, DID is a program of the Scarritt-Bennett Center, an organization with a strong commitment to the eradication of racism and to the celebration of diversity. In Nashville, the program focuses primarily on race relations and diversity, but can be used to address a variety of issues such as police & community relations, immigration, schools, unemployment, youth, and neighborhoods. To date, over 2,000 people in Nashville have gone through DID and have participated in “honest conversations” about sensitive issues.
WHAT ARE DID GROUPS?
Dialogue Circles are made up of 8-12 diverse individuals. Led by trained facilitators, they provide a forum for people to share their feelings, opinions and thoughts in a non-defensive, non-critical environment. The objective is to help participants understand their own and other’s views on racism, diversity and immigration to create long-term change.
COST
There is a fee for having a DID group, which varies according to length and needs of the dialogue group. Please call DID office for more information.
FACILITATORS
The success of this program depends on community individuals who become trained in implementing the dialogue groups. If you are interested in becoming a facilitator, please contact the DID office.
INTERESTED IN HOSTING A DID GROUP?
Please contact the DID office. We will tailor the group to your specific needs.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Diversity in Dialogue (DID) Office at the Scarritt-Bennett Center
1008 19th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: (615) 340-7450
Email: kjohnson@scarrittbennett.org
WHEN:
FALL SERIES 2010 - Register by 9/13/10
Tuesdays, Sep. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2010
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
WHERE: Scarritt-Bennett Center • 1008 19th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37212
FEE: $25 for the entire 6 evenings (if needed, assistance available)
Note: Participants must commit to all 6 sessions, as these are progressive
in nature and build from one to the other.
FROM OUR PARTICIPANTS:
"This experience has been one of enlightenment and enjoyment. It forces you to be introspective and to take action. Beginning the conversation is the first step, and Diversity in Dialogue is a great way to get started."
"Invaluable opportunity to learn, practice and model tolerance and diversity. I loved this experience."
"DID helped me to personally identify strengths and weaknesses in how I view my co-workers, neighbors and others. I learned that I may not have been as forward thinking as I perceived I was. This was a great personal journey for me."
"The DID sessions offer a great opportunity for personal reflection and growth."
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
To register or for more information, contact Suha Alsyoufi,
Dialogue Circle Coordinator, at saalsyoufi@scarrittbennett.org
Register online for DID Racism here
Download Flier (pdf)
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Immigration is one of the big changes affecting us and dialogue is one of the best ways for us to understand each other. These dialogue groups will provide a safe environment for all people to be listened to, discuss and share our honest opinions about the sensitive topic of immigration.
WHEN:
FALL SERIES 2010 - Register by 9/13/10
Mondays, Sep. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2010
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
WHERE: Scarritt-Bennett Center • 1008 19th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37212
FEE: $25 for the entire 6 evenings (if needed, assistance available)
Note: Participants must commit to all 6 sessions, as these are progressive
in nature and build from one to the other.
FROM OUR PARTICIPANTS:
“DID is a great experience – you’ll learn something about yourself or others or both.”
"The dialogue was a completely positive experience. I recommend it for all, especially those who care about the inclusion of immigrants in our total community."
“The group was very enriching in that it gave me the opportunity to interact with people from various cultures in a very different way.”
“You could notice that we all are the same. There are no differences.”
“This was a rich and rewarding experience that I wish all Americans could be a part of.”
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
To register or for more information, contact Suha Alsyoufi,
Dialogue Circle Coordinator, at saalsyoufi@scarrittbennett.org
Register online for DID Immigration here
Download Flier (pdf)
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