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Wow Kazu! I just read both of your blog posts and I'm blown away by your insight, as well as by the courage you demonstrated around our circle, knowing where we are is more important than anything else, it's the only way to find our "most elegant ...
From www.interactioninstitute.org/blog
I just had the unbelievable privilege of facilitating the leadership convening of the Gathering for Justice at the Stone House in North Carolina. The experience left me with a powerful sense of being “on pur...
NOW, that's what I'm talking about! Un abrazote!
I have been a zealous (some would say over-zealous!) proponent of networks and the application of network theory to the work of social change. I have been pushing and working for a radical rethink of our very approach to social transformation. I b...
We were in a learning session the other day and I was amused when I heard Marianne Hughes, our Executive Director at the Interaction Institute for Social Change, refer to “back when it was still ok to talk about planning…” I appreciated her curren...
My work with www.thegatheringforjustice.org is about as inspiring as work can get. I am working with a bold and committed Design Team that has been carefully crafting the next leadership convening of the organization – the purpose: decentralize to...
My first glance at the Nile was a casual look, it was in passing. I’ve only been in Cairo for a few hours and I like it. It has that megacity feel that I’ve experienced in other places, Sao Paulo for example, but it also has this other thing and I...
“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have...
Comment Wall (17 comments)
- At 4:24pm on October 24, 2008,
Zebulon Miletsky said… - G. Was so good to touch base with you during my sojourn in new york city. I will be reading the articles you have sent out to the net-work. Your ideas on community networks are intriguing. Please keep the literature coming and thank you for sharing what you are reading. zm
- At 5:46pm on September 27, 2008,
HA2TIM GYE-NYAME said… - i need a bio
- At 6:56pm on September 23, 2008,
Gibran Rivera said…
- Ha2tim, my number is 617-234-2740, we MUST talk before the show!
- At 6:23pm on September 23, 2008,
HA2TIM GYE-NYAME said…
- Whats up
hey I would like to have an interview with you next monday. hit me back I need your number so we can talk b4 the show, and also call you from the station
- At 11:03pm on September 8, 2008,
HA2TIM GYE-NYAME said…
- Do you have any info that you can send me so that I can give it to my co-hosts for questions. I want to set up show for 29th of september. The question is how long can you stay on the show it runs for 1 hour.
- At 8:45pm on September 6, 2008,
Juan Pacheco said… - I am doing good brother! Moving to a new place so that has been a blessing but also tough. Hope to speak and learn from you soon.
JP
- At 6:21pm on September 3, 2008,
HA2TIM GYE-NYAME said…
- The 29th would be an excellent day.
- At 1:57pm on August 28, 2008,
HA2TIM GYE-NYAME said…
- Hey my show airs monday nights between 8-9pm. what monday could i put you down for. I want to discuss the method of organizing that you are sharing with the gathering and how it could help other organizations grow to there fullness
- At 8:55pm on August 27, 2008,
HA2TIM GYE-NYAME said…
- Whats up G
hey hope to see you soon. Hey I want to interview you on my radio show.
Peace
- At 6:15pm on August 15, 2008,
Carmen Perez said… - Hola Gibran, thank you for the amazing readings.
Gibran Rivera's Blog
Our Leadership Convening
From www.interactioninstitute.org/blog
I just had the unbelievable privilege of facilitating the leadership convening of the Gathering for Justice at the Stone House in North Carolina. The experience left me with a powerful sense of being “on purpose” of doing precisely what I’m supposed to be doing in the world. I can only wish that more of us have that experience as we go about our work and our lives. There is more to say than I could possibly capture with a single blog post, but I’m not spea… Continue
I just had the unbelievable privilege of facilitating the leadership convening of the Gathering for Justice at the Stone House in North Carolina. The experience left me with a powerful sense of being “on purpose” of doing precisely what I’m supposed to be doing in the world. I can only wish that more of us have that experience as we go about our work and our lives. There is more to say than I could possibly capture with a single blog post, but I’m not spea… Continue
Posted on August 24, 2009 at 4:29pm —
Decentralization and Human Development
I have been a zealous (some would say over-zealous!) proponent of networks and the application of network theory to the work of social change. I have been pushing and working for a radical rethink of our very approach to social transformation. I believe we have to move away from a model that is organization-centric into a mission-based model that maximizes the potential of decentralization. My vision calls for an approach that creates the conditions for the emergence of ideas, opportunities and… Continue
Posted on April 28, 2009 at 3:33pm — 1 Comment
“Pre-Planning” or “Readiness”
We were in a learning session the other day and I was amused when I heard Marianne Hughes, our Executive Director at the Interaction Institute for Social Change, refer to “back when it was still ok to talk about planning…” I appreciated her currency in the field, as well as the decades of experience she is able to bring to the table. Marianne was talking about how important it was to apply a “pre-planning phase” to any organizational change proce… Continue
Posted on April 16, 2009 at 4:31pm —
T'shaka goes All-Star
My work with www.thegatheringforjustice.org is about as inspiring as work can get. I am working with a bold and committed Design Team that has been carefully crafting the next leadership convening of the organization – the purpose: decentralize to build movement. During our last Design Team meeting my thoughts were particularly provoked by one of T’shaka’s (http://www.burnsinstitute.org/) sports anal… Continue
Posted on April 6, 2009 at 1:33pm —
Some Reflections from Cairo
My first glance at the Nile was a casual look, it was in passing. I’ve only been in Cairo for a few hours and I like it. It has that megacity feel that I’ve experienced in other places, Sao Paulo for example, but it also has this other thing and I can’t quite put my finger on it. There is something about Cairo that says, “I’ve been around for a long, long time.” There is a warmth to the people that is particularly appealing, it is a welcoming place.
My mind can’t help but flash back to my long… Continue
My mind can’t help but flash back to my long… Continue
Posted on February 24, 2009 at 3:36pm —
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The mission of The Gathering is to build an Intergenerational, movement, rooted in history, cultures and non-violent direct action to heal communities, build collective strength and generate an environment of hope and opportunity.
Civil rights and social justice organizations have come to understand that collective action on a national basis is required to stop child incarceration and challenge the immoral process which perpetuates an unjust justice system. These groups are working under extremely difficult circumstances and many of them with little or no resources. The Gathering is a national movement that creates a coordinated space to 1) fortify relationships between regional groups, 2) support local endeavors and 3) enhance the ongoing organizing of non-violent direct action training. Central to its mission is strengthening our moral environment.
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"The Gathering" is a project of Tides Center 501c3
Civil rights and social justice organizations have come to understand that collective action on a national basis is required to stop child incarceration and challenge the immoral process which perpetuates an unjust justice system. These groups are working under extremely difficult circumstances and many of them with little or no resources. The Gathering is a national movement that creates a coordinated space to 1) fortify relationships between regional groups, 2) support local endeavors and 3) enhance the ongoing organizing of non-violent direct action training. Central to its mission is strengthening our moral environment.
- “a project of tides center” -
"The Gathering" is a project of Tides Center 501c3
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