From Discord to Harmony: Charting America's Path to Unity
Day 1 - Starts Tomorrow - 4.11 - Check out my amazing guests
I’m so excited that my online series starts tomorrow 4.11!
I wanted to give my subscribers a sneak peek of who will be speaking tomorrow. This is a 5-day event. The first day will focus on belief systems and historical events that may have led us to the current discord in the United States.
In order to see the full interviews, you must register. The videos are prerecorded but each day will only be up for 24 hours.
First in the line up is:
Dr. Mary Lamia, author of Grief Isn’t Something to Get Over: Finding a Home for Memories and Emotions After Losing a Loved One; What Motivates Getting Things Done: Procrastination, Emotions, and Success; and, The Upside of Shame: Therapeutic Interventions Using the Positive Aspects of a “Negative” Emotion.
The Psychology of Belief Systems: Understanding and Bridging Divides
Dr. Mary Lamia delves into the psychology of belief systems, uncovering why we hold the beliefs we do and offering strategies for effectively communicating with those who hold differing perspectives.
Dr. Stephen Morris, co-founder and CEO of the Civic Education Center, Inc
Navigating Historical Discord: Lessons from the Past for a Unified Future
We examine pivotal moments of historical discord, how societies have navigated and overcome these challenges, and offer insights into various government systems and their functions.
Steven J. Niven, at Harvard University’s Hutchins Center for African & African American Research since 2002, Steven J. Niven is executive editor of three award winning biographical dictionaries of Africa and the African diaspora, published by Oxford University Press
Political Backlash: Tracing the History of Resistance to Black Political Power in the U.S.
A deep dive into the historical roots of political backlash in the United States, tracing how resistance to Black political power has shaped—and continues to shape—America’s political landscape.
Abigail Henry, is a Schomburg Fellow and doctoral student at University at Buffalo. Abigail won Pulitzer Center education grants and helped overhaul the School District's of Philadelphia's African American History curriculum. Abigail is CEO and founder of theBLKcabinet.
Casta Paintings and Racial Hierarchies: The Lasting Impact of Colonial Art on Identity and Anti-Blackness
A compelling presentation on Latin American Casta Paintings—colonial-era art that visually enforced racial hierarchies and social divisions. Abigail explores how these images shaped identity and anti-Blackness in Latin America and considers their lasting impact on today’s societal dynamics. Through this lens, she invites us to examine how historical narratives continue to influence modern conversations around race, belonging, and resistance.
You don’t want to miss this event!
Hope you will join us!
Best,
Danita