ABOUT
DIVERSITY IN DIALOGUE
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?
DID groups are comprised of 8-12 diverse individuals who meet regularly for two hours a week for between 4 and 7 weeks to dialogue about critical issues. By having trained facilitators lead the groups, each individual is able to share their feelings, opinion, and thoughts in an open and honest way in an environment free of being attacked, defensive, or critical. Each person has a voice in the dialogue and by listening to the diverse perspective of others, participants gain valuable insight that can lead to change or a better understanding of their own and other’s views.
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
Be a part of the solution.
Join the community in talking about racism and diversity
WHEN:
Winter 2008: Tuesdays, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, & March 4
Deadline to register is Tues., Jan. 22
Spring 2008: Mondays, Apr. 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12 & 19
Deadline to register is Mon., Apr. 7
Fall 1 / 2008: Mondays, Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27
Deadline to register is Mon., Sept. 15.*
Fall 2 / 2008: Tuesdays, Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28
Deadline to register: Tues., Sept. 16*
*Please note these 2 DID groups will come together at the
COMMUNITY ACTION FORUM
Oct. 30th (Thurs.) 6:30 – 8:30 PM .
WHEN: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
WHERE: Scarritt-Bennett Center • 1008 19th Ave. S.
WHAT ARE DID GROUPS? 8-12 diverse individuals meet to engage in dialogue about racism. Trained facilitators lead the group, and participants dialogue honestly about racism without feeling defensive or being criticized. In the end, participants will be motivated to create personal and community change.
FREE to attend. Space is limited.
To register or for more information, contact Diana Holland,
Dialogue Group Coordinator, at dholland@scarrittbennett.org
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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.
DATES: Mondays • July 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
FEE: $25 for the entire 5 evenings
(if needed, assistance available)
WHERE: Scarritt-Bennett Center • Laskey Building
1008 19th Ave. S. • Nashville, TN 37212
To register or for more information, contact
Diana Holland, Dialogue Circle Coordinator at dholland@scarrittbennett.org • 615.367.3878
or
Kim Johnson at kjohnson@scarrittbennett.org • 615.340.7450
Co-Sponsored by Scarritt-Bennett Center, Tennessee Foreign Language Institute &
Welcoming Tennessee Initiative
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