Cultural Inclusivity
​Learning to be an Ally: Advocacy through Humility and Silence​

Friday, May 12th 1 - 4 PM 

During these times, opposites are not attracting and folks are not agreeing to disagree.  Xenophobia is at a new high among many, and harm comes to those who look or behave differently from those who aren’t familiar or disagree with they see. This training gives the participants opportunities to assess their abilities to communicate with others with whom they believe they have very little in common.  Responding with humility is an important aspect of cultural responsiveness and, for many, skills will need to be developed to better understand oneself in an environment where diversity should be honored, but is not.  The workshop will offer tools to use that allow one to listen actively, respond with an open mind and perhaps help others to do the same.  These are a few of the keys to advocacy, building community and living in a diverse society.
 
Space is limited!

So, reserve your space NOW by filling out the registration form at the end of the page.

RJ Shannon

​ RJ Shannon is a Chicago transplant, having moved to Phoenix in 1981.  She spent the last 30 years working in the areas of social justice and human rights working with gang members, survivors of violence, individuals living with HIV while advocating for diversity and inclusion in all areas of human services, public and private domains and policies impacting families, neighborhoods and communities.   RJ has served on numerous boards and committees including the ACLU, the Phoenix Human Relations Commission, Aunt Rita’s Foundation, and Release the Fear, just to name a few.  She worked as the Minority AIDS Community Liaison for 15 years for the State Health Department and currently serves as the program manager for Native Health’s inHarmony Circle of Care Integrated HIV/HCV services. Over the years, RJ developed trainings focused on HIV and other Sexual Health Disparities, Cultural Responsiveness, and Violence Prevention. Mantra:  Do No Harm to thyself or others.

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Training Location

Vitalyst Health Foundation
2929 N Central Avenue, Suite 1550
Phoenix, AZ 85012

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