#02.09.17

Me listening to ‘Two Ghosts’ followed by ‘Sweet Creature’.

Here’s a sample script you can use: “Hello. I am calling to tell U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara to launch a full investigation into the NYPD killing of Mohamed Bah and fully prosecute all officers responsible. I also ask that Mr. Bharara meet with Mohamed’s mother, which she has been requesting for a month.”

In our conversation on Grounding for Escalation, we will explore ways of keeping ourselves centered in our values and faith when engaging with hard conversations. Sign up at https://goo.gl/forms/yawZDyoFbIKyuyYN2 We are very excited to host Caitlin Breedlove and Nora Rasman from the Standing on the Side of Love campaign to start the conversation with some personal background about where they have found their energy and sustaining values for engagement with justice work. There will be some time for questions, and then we will break into smaller groups to do our own explorations as well. We are excited to hear their stories and to consider with you what kinds of grounding and energizing work can make you feel ready to stay in this work for the long haul and bring others along as well. Please sign up to join us on Feb. 9th at 7:30PM EST. We have expanded our capacity for this call, in anticipation that many people may be feeling urgency to engage in the work, and the need for this kind of skill building.

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 9: Auston Matthews #34 and Mitch Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs warm up prior to the game agains the St. Louis Blues at the Air Canada Centre on February 9, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Photo by Mark Blinch

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 9: Auston Matthews #34 and Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs chat during warm-up prior to playing against the St. Louis Blues in an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on February 9, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blues defeated the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Photo by Claus Andersen