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5 Things that do NOT work in Racial Reconciliation

30m · R4R: Conversations that Educate and Elevate · 17 Jul 15:00

Join us for part 6 of a 6 part series as we unpack the 5 Majors and 5 Minors of Race for Reconciliation, a movement to bring healing from the past, honor in the present, and hope for the future. Karin Conlee, Executive Director of R4R, interviews expert Vonnetta West about the foundational message of Race for Reconciliation, acknowledging that while there are certain foundations you want to move toward, like creating equity and creating culture, there are also things you should avoid in this pursuit as well. 



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