Open, respectful and impactful conversations are necessary as we continually seek to understand and be understood. Part of this difficult conversation is the dialogue we must have about words, symbols, actions and beliefs that can be thoughtless, divisive and promote biases. The first step to dealing with any issue is the acknowledgement that we indeed have an issue at hand. This requires courage as well as the desire to heal the wounds of the past. Identifying the root cause through conversations with the intent of solving the problem is a necessary part of the courageous dialogue. Talk alone cannot solve problems, therefore it is important to be mindful of social justice and shaping of public policy. Tune in to engage in this conversation on how overcoming our biases can help us build a more inclusive civil society that is safe for all its inhabitants and devoid of inequality.
