Conversation is an essential part of our lives. It is one way we interact with others, learn and grow. YWCA CommUNITY Conversation Circle will create a safe and accepting space for participants to discuss topics that can be complex and emotionally charged. Participants will embark upon a journey of self-discovery about the concepts of race, ethnicity, and identity. By listening with attention and speaking with intention, we will unite to achieve the ultimate goal of healing our city, state and nation.
    The first twenty participants to register for the Community Circle will receive copies of the best-selling book My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem. Through dialogue and reading, we will explore our identities and discuss important questions such as: What is racism? What are microaggressions? and Is it really about race? Each CommUNITY Conversation Circle will last approximately ninety minutes with follow-up book talk meetings for those who are interested. The Circle format is not a lecture or presentation and attendees must be prepared to engage in safe, healthy and respectful dialogue. As the legendary civil rights activist Rep. John Lewis said, “We’ve come too far; we’ve made too much progress to stop or pull back. We must go forward. And I believe we will get there”. The YWCA Community Circle propels us one step closer to getting there. This event is scheduled for Saturday, March 13 at 2:00 pm.  We are limiting registration to 20-25 persons.