Bridging division through a ‘story of us’
Start: 2026-06-03 12:30:00 UTC British Summer Time (GMT+01:00)
End: 2026-06-03 14:00:00 UTC British Summer Time (GMT+01:00)
Event Type:
Virtual
A virtual link will be communicated before the event.
The far right have an ‘exclusive’ story of us, it is white, Christian and predominantly male. It provides an identity for some, but how do we counter this narrative with an inclusive ‘story of us’, one that celebrates the very many strands that go into making up who we are? Based on the work of Marshall Ganz, this workshop explores how the way we speak about our area, its history and culture affects the way we and others think of who ‘us’ is and who ‘the other’ is. So, how can we create a climate in which the majority of people in our area begin to tell more inclusive stories about the area and its community?
Join this 1st in a series of 3 interactive workshops, run for the people of Birmingham, by the Ella Baker School of Organising, in partnership with the Birmingham City Council*, free and online, on Wednesday 3rd June from 12.30 - 2pm.
RSVP on this page to receive the Zoom link for Wed 3 June, and click the following links to sign up for the next 2 workshops as well: Building a Strong Local Democratic Tradition and Transformative Conversations.
We hope to see you there!
*priority will be given to those working in the City