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Jamala has successfully overcome a challenging past marked by a lengthy incarceration. He was initially sentenced to a daunting 99-year-to-life term and spent 15 years in solitary confinement at Pelican Bay State Prison/S.H.U. Jamala's journey took a significant turn when he was granted release on December 30, 2020. Join this dialogue 6.26.24
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Cover topics such as sexual assault awareness and racism with actress Gabrielle Union & Clinical Psychologist, Sex Therapist, and Professor, Dr. Gail Wyatt
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Reflections on the 33rd Annual Empowerment Congress Summit: The Power of Dialogue

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February 7, 2025
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The 33rd Annual Empowerment Congress Summit, held at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, brought together leaders, advocates, and changemakers …

Blog Post Summary: Civic Dialogue on Wildfires and Hate Crimes by Days of Dialogue and YWCA San Gabriel Valley

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January 22, 2025
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On January 15, 2025, Days of Dialogue and the YWCA San Gabriel Valley hosted a civic virtual dialogue focusing on the intersection …

The Importance of Dialogue: Bridging Divides Beyond Partisan Lines –  By Anne Sawyer

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January 15, 2025
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In today’s polarized world, where political affiliations often draw stark dividing lines between communities, the power of dialogue remains one of the …

A Student Perspective of the Campus Protests

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December 21, 2024
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By Charletta Royster-McNeish, UCLA Many influential educational institutions throughout the country had encampments, sit-ins, teach-ins, and walkouts to protest the 2023 Israel-Hamas …

End of Year Round Up

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December 21, 2024
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By Brett David Louie As another year of working with the Institute for Nonviolence comes to a close, I am as thankful …

Bridging Divides: The Power of Dialogue in 2025

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December 21, 2024
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by Anne Sawyer As we navigate an increasingly complex world in 2025, the ability to engage in meaningful dialogue is more crucial …

Empowering Young Peacemakers: Days of Dialogue Supports Peer Mediation Bootcamp

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November 15, 2024
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Days of Dialogue was honored to support the recent Peer Mediation Bootcamp, a transformative event held at Pepperdine University. This incredible initiative …

Government Reform Proposals Introduction By: Brett David Louie

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August 19, 2024
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As we enter the election season, questions related to governance and government reform will be on the Tuesday, November 5, 2024 ballot. The …

Covenant with Black America, 20th Edition by Tavis Smiley

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July 31, 2024
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Special Essay Excerpts: State of Black Homelessness in America Written by: Mark Ridley-Thomas, PhD and Alisa Orduna, PhD In 2023, on a …

Denim Day 25 for 25: Avis Ridley-Thomas acknowledged as 1 of 25 Denim Day Champions for Change

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April 22, 2024
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It was 1999 and a news story on CNN told the story of Italian Female Parliamentarians wearing jeans to protest the Supreme …

Ray Charles Foundation

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April 17, 2024
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A Powerful Day of Dialogue: Tackling Racism in LA with Open Conversation On March 21st, Angelenos from all walks of life came …

TIMELINE:
CIVIC DIALOGUE TOPICS HAVE INCLUDED

2024
2024
  • DAYS OF DIALOGUE ON FACING RACISM & BIGOTRY
  • DAYS OF DIALOGUE TACKLING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH COLLABORATION
    • 2023
    2023
  • DAYS OF DIALOGUE ON FACING RACISM & BIGOTRY
  • DAYS OF DIALOGUE TACKLING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH COLLABORATION
    • 2022
    2022
  • DAYS OF DIALOGUE ON FORGING A PATH IN DIVIDED TIMES: RACISM, GUN VIOLENCE & POLICING IN AMERICA
  • DAYS OF DIALOGUE ON RACISM, POLICING, THE PANDEMIC + BEYOND
    • 2021
    2021
  • DAYS OF DIALOGUE ON GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION
  • DAYS OF DIALOGUE: RACISM, POLICING, THE PANDEMIC + BEYOND
    • 2020
    2020
    DAYS OF DIALOGUE: RACISM, POLICING, THE PANDEMIC + BEYOND
    2019
    2019
    DAYS OF DIALOGUE ON JUVENILE JUSTICE
    2018
    2018
    DAYS OF DIALOGUE RECLAIMING TOLERANCE AND CIVILITY IN THE FACE OF VIOLENCE
    2015 - 2020
    2015-2020
  • DAYS OF DIALOGUE ON BRINGING US TOGETHER
  • DAYS OF DIALOGUE ON THE FUTURE OF POLICING
    • 2014
    2014
    DAYS OF DIALOGUE ON POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN THE AFTERMATH OF MICHAEL BROWN AND EZELL FORD
    2013
    2013
  • GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION: A LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE TRAINING
  • DAYS OF DIALOGUE ON THE DEATH OF TRAYVON MARTIN: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  • EFFECTIVELY UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL RELATIONS
    • 2012
    2012
  • UNVEILING THE TABOO: DAYS OF DIALOGUE TO PREVENT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
  • NO EXCUSES: A DAY OF DIALOGUE ON CREATING A BETTER FUTURE
  • FROM WRECKAGE AND RUIN... THE ROAD TO REBIRTH: A DAY OF DIALOGUE ON THE ECONOMIC CRISIS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
  • 20TH ANNUAL EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS SUMMIT
  • LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE - 20 YEARS LATER: A DAY OF DIALOGUE ON CIVIL UNREST
    • 2011
    2011
    EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS SUMMIT: EMPOWERED TO REALIZE THE
    2010
    2010
  • ANNUAL EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS
  • RAMPART/WESTLAKE LAPD COMMUNITY DIALOGUE
  • EMPOWERMENT CONGRESS YOUTH
    • 2009
    2009
  • PACIFIC PALISADES HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH DIALOGUE ON STREET RACING AND SCHOOL SAFETY
  • BUDGET SUMMIT: WE ARE THE SECOND DISTRICT EMPOWERED FOR CHANGE
  • SUSTAINING QUALITY SERVICE AFTER THE BUDGET
    • 2008
    2008
    THE SUNLAND TUJUNGA COMMUNITY DIALOGUE
    2007
    2007
  • THE POWER OF PEOPLE: EDUCATE, ENGAGE, EMPOWER
  • WORKING TOGETHER FOR BETTER HEALTH CARE (PARTNERSHIP WITH CALIFORNIA SPEAKS)
  • LAUSD SECONDARY TRANSITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (STEP)
    • 2006
    2006
  • CONFRONTING VIOLENT CRIMES: OUR COMMUNITIES. CONTINUING CHALLENGE
  • CONSTRUCTIVE RESPONSES TO 9/11: CONFRONTING OUR FEARS, WORKING TOGETHER, MOVING AHEAD
  • EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS: CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND SUCCESSES
  • DIALOGUE ON DISCRIMINATION IN THE LOS ANGELES CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
  • IMMIGRATION, RACE, & JOBS:VALID JUSTIFICATION FOR INTERCULTURAL CONFLICT
  • IS OUR COMMUNITY HEALTHY? ENERGIZING & MOBILIZING AROUND PREVENTION, ACCESS & EDUCATION
  • SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES & SAFETY IN SOUTH L.A.
  • SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES, AND STUDENT SAFETY:VIEWPOINTS FROM SANTEE HIGH
  • SEEKING APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO PREDATORY PRACTICES IN THE SUB-PRIME LENDING MARKET
    • 2005
    2005
  • A DAY OF DIALOGUE ON THE DEVIN BROWN SHOOTING
  • HOMELESSNESS: OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND?
  • IS OUR COMMUNITY HEALTHY? ENERGIZING AND MOBILIZING AROUND PREVENTION, ACCESS, & EDUCATION
  • VIOLENCE IN OUR SCHOOLS: A DIALOGUE AMONG PRINCIPALS
  • VIOLENCE ON WESTERN AVENUE: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
  • WHERE IS THE SAFETY NET?
    • 2004
    2004
    STATUS OF EFFECTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND POLICE REFORM
    2003
    2003
  • AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: THE NEXT FOUR YEARS
  • MAKING A DIFFERENCE: FROM WORDS TO ACTION
    • 2002
    2002
  • FROM TRAGEDY TO TRANSFORMATION: L.A. AFTER 9/11
  • REMEMBERING THE RIOTS
  • UNITED COMMUNITIES TO STOP VIOLENCE
    • 2001
    2001
  • CARSON TOWN HALL ON SECESSION FROM LAUSD
  • CARSON UNITY DIALOGUE: UNITY STARTS WITH YOU
  • COMING TOGETHER IN A TIME OF CRISIS
  • HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FAMILIES & CHILDREN: SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
  • HOUSING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION, FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL
  • TEEN SUMMIT ON RACE RELATIONS
  • VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN DIALOGUE ON SEXUAL ASSAULT DENIM DAY LOS ANGELES
    • 1996
    1996
  • DAY OF DIALOGUE ON RACE RELATIONS & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
  • DAY OF DIALOGUE ON RACE RELATIONS & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, YOUTH & FAMILY ISSUES
    • 1995
    1995
  • DAY OF DIALOGUE ON RACE RELATIONS & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
  • DAY OF DIALOGUE ON RACE RELATIONS
  • NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR DIALOGUES
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