Posts Tagged ‘Equity’
PDX Equity Innovation Lab
In preparation for the launch of our 25th Anniversary national tour, LJIST is “piloting” a new suite of one-day programs, all of which apply LJIST core principles and theories of change to some of the most compelling social justice and equity issues facing our society today. This is a great opportunity to (re)connect or expand…
Read MoreCelebrating 25 Years of LJIST
Join LJIST as we celebrate 25 years with a cross-country tour of our newest suite of one-day programs, all of which apply LJIST core principles and theories of change to some of the most compelling social justice and equity issues facing our society today. Sign up for a one-day workshop, then stay for a Project Puerto Rico evening…
Read MoreHAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR AND WELCOME TO LJIST!
Happy Lunar New Year! We’re extremely excited to share the brand-new Luna Jimenez Institute for Social Transformation with you. This new website is a portal for all of our work partnering with individuals, communities, and organizations to end oppression and to transform society, one revolutionary relationship at a time. Welcome! We’re continuing to offer the…
Read MoreRicky’s Legacy
Born in 1938, Erica “Ricky” Sherover-Marcuse was a dedicated social activist from a young age. A published author with a Ph.D. in Philosophy from University of California, San Diego, she was most known for her revolutionary workshops which coined the term “unlearning racism.” Ricky’s workshops were dynamic, moving, and life-changing. She utilized listening, storytelling and…
Read MoreLillian’s Legacy
Lillian Roybal Rose is a nationally-recognized educator and consultant who offered workshops and educational resources in cross cultural communication for a wide variety of community and professional groups. She is also Nanci’s mentor, colleague, and friend. Her work to build relationships based on respectful, effective communication and cooperation is an important foundation for what we…
Read MoreConstructivist Listening: The Most Powerful Political Tool
Everywhere I turn, I hear messages such as: “be a good listener,” “become a better listener,” or “good leaders know how to listen.” Almost every list of essential leadership qualities includes listening. And with this mandate, we decide to listen more. Nonetheless, the common misperception persists: I’ll become a better listener by listening more. Listening more…
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