Racial Equity and Justice Reform at Bioneers 2016
We’re living at a critical confluence of movements, and here at Bioneers we are embracing the need for action on racial equity and justice reform. From Black Lives Matter to ecological resistance by Indigenous communities, conversations that illuminate the intersections of our cultural and sociological systems with the natural and spiritual world are paramount.
At this year’s conference, we are pleased to welcome some leading visionaries on these topics. Some exciting talks you won’t want to miss:
Register Now for Bioneers 2016, Before Prices Go Up!
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This Week on Bioneers Radio!
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Restorative Justice: From Harm to Healing
Oakland, California has had the reputation of being one of the most dangerous cities in the country. Then the Restorative Justice movement started boldly showing how quickly that reputation can be turned around, by arresting the cycle of youth violence and incarceration early: in schools and juvenile justice policies. With Restorative Justice leaders Fania Davis and Cameron Simmons. Check here for local listings and past episodes » and read the article in YES! Magazine by Fania Davis about restorative justice in Oakland.
Spirit in the Air: Reform, Revolution and Regeneration
Lifelong activist, author, politician, and visionary Tom Hayden shares the long view of social change movements. He traces the arc of struggle that has led to this pivotal moment when the climate crisis and the crisis of inequality are colliding with global civilization – and survival is the mother of invention. Listen to the podcast »
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Featured Bioneer: Ericka Huggins
Ericka Huggins is one of those rare people whose profound personal transformation signals a way forward for us all. As a 14-year leader of the Black Panther Party and political prisoner, she used healing and other internal practices to transform herself into a luminous advocate for whole-person education. Transforming incarceration into restorative justice, and infusing political activism with spiritual practice, Ericka’s utterly honest, deeply dignified and real presence sheds light on how to be human. Her life experience provides essential context to the movements for black lives today – we are thrilled to welcome her to Bioneers 2016!
– Nina Simons, Bioneers Co-Founder
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Video Highlight: john a. powell on “Beloved Community”
As humanity faces global environmental and social collapse, our fear of the “Other” can be magnified by unstable contracting economies, radically shifting demographics, and new social norms. Can humanity overcome these divisions and come together to protect our common home? john a. powell, a nationally respected voice on race and ethnicity, leads UC Berkeley’s Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society, holds the Robert D. Haas Chancellor’s Chair in Equity and Inclusion, serves on the UC Berkeley School of Law faculty, and is author of Racing to Justice. Watch his 2014 keynote here »
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Audio Highlight: “Raced and Classed: The Journey From Diversity to Equity”
What we do to each other, we do to the Earth. To protect our common home, we’re being called upon to bridge our differences to create beloved community and peaceful coexistence. A new generation of visionary change-makers is reframing the race conversation, and designing new tools to transform our unconscious biases and create justice. With: Racial justice pathfinders Rinku Sen, Saru Jarayaman and Malkia Cyril.
Listen to the podcast »
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