The vast majority of people who are influenced by narratives of division are not inherently bad people. They are capable of empathy, and often while they don’t like the racist stereotypes of a particular community, they are surprisingly comfortable around individuals who they know from that community. So how do we engage with people who say things we don’t want to hear? What techniques can we use that are more likely to lead to them re-evaluating their views, rather than just leading into a dead-end argument? This session looks at a range of techniques that can move these discussions beyond a competitive exchange of opposing views, and explores ways in which we can create the opportunity for people to reconsider their conclusions about ‘the other’.

Join this 3rd 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 1st July from 12.30 - 2pm.

RSVP on this page to receive the Zoom link for Wed 1st July, and click the following links to sign up for: Bridging Division through a 'story of us' on Wed 3 June and Building a strong local democratic tradition on Wed 17 June.

We hope to see you there!

*priority will be given to those working in the City