Days of Dialogue was honored to support the recent Peer Mediation Bootcamp, a transformative event held at Pepperdine University. This incredible initiative empowers young people to become effective peacemakers and conflict resolvers.  In the peer mediation training, participants engaged in a dialogue process designed to foster understanding and resolve conflicts. The process emphasized active listening, empathy, and collaboration, where each participant had the opportunity to express their perspective…

As we enter the election season, questions related to governance and government reform will be on the Tuesday, November 5, 2024 ballot. The City of Los Angeles (redistricting, ethics and establishment of a permanent charter reform commission), County of Los Angeles (Board of Supervisors expansion, creation of an ethics commission and elected county executive), and United States government (Project 2025) touch on issues related to the essence of popular…

Special Essay Excerpts: State of Black Homelessness in America Written by: Mark Ridley-Thomas, PhD and Alisa Orduna, PhD In 2023, on a single night during the annual point in time count, 653,104 people were found to be experiencing homelessness in the United States which was 12% more than the year prior. This is the highest number of people experiencing homelessness since the national reporting on the Point-in-Time count…