What happens when a community confronts the moral debt of the past?
Join us for an engaging discussion of the groundbreaking PBS documentary "The Big Payback," which follows the historic journey of America's first government-led reparations initiative in Evanston, Illinois. This eye-opening film, co-directed by Erika Alexander and Whitney Dow, chronicles rookie alderwoman Robin Rue Simmons as she leads the charge to address historical injustices through concrete policy.Our facilitated conversation will explore:

• The personal stories that illuminate the multi-generational impact of systemic racism

• How communities can approach meaningful reconciliation and repair

• The complexities of implementing reparations policies at local levels

• Practical pathways for advancing racial justice in our own communities

Whether you've already watched the documentary or plan to view it before our discussion, this event offers a safe space to process difficult truths and imagine new possibilities for healing and transformation. You can find several options for viewing this documentary on its website here: BigPaybackMovie.comRegister today to join this important conversation about justice, accountability, and moving forward together.

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

• Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

• Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

• Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

• Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

• Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

• Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

• Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

• Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

• Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

• Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

• Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

• Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

• Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

• Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

• Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!

In today's divided landscape, conversations about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have become increasingly contentious. Yet the evidence remains clear: diverse perspectives lead to better decisions, stronger organizations, and more innovative solutions. Join us on May 21 as our distinguished panel of DEI experts, including

Jonathan Mayes (DEI Consultant, Corporate Speaker, former SVP and Chief Diversity Officer for Albertsons Companies)

Mikka Jackson, Founder & Coach at Mikka Jackson & Associates, Adjunct Professor, former Deputy Director of Talent Management State of Indiana.

Venida C Rodman Jenkins, Director of the Speicher-Rubin Women’s Center for Equity and Diversity at New Jersey City University as well as Adjunct Professor at Syracuse University

They will share compelling insights on:

• Why diversity remains essential for workplace excellence and innovation

• How inclusion directly impacts service quality and customer satisfaction

• The measurable benefits of equitable practices in policy-making and education

• Practical strategies for talking about DEI in challenging environments

The panel will offer concrete examples, evidence-based perspectives, and actionable ways to be an ally in your community.Register today to secure your spot in this essential conversation about building stronger, more effective organizations through diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Join us for our Spring Book Cohort that is co hosted by The Flourish Collective, The Jesus & Justice Collective, and Undivided.

We are meant for community and flourishing but, right now, it feels like we're more divided and disconnected than ever. Come join Flourish's Faith & Justice team and the organization, Undivided as Undivided facilitates a 7-week cohort (April 8-May 20) that explores how to take meaningful action toward racial healing and justice. These facilitated sessions include expert training in the tools of empathy and relational growth and use experiential, creative, and data-driven learning to engage multiple learning styles. This cohort will be anchored by the book, Living Undivided, which may be purchased in our Bookshop.org space here.

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

• Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

• Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

• Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

• Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

• Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!

Join us for our Spring Book Cohort that is co hosted by The Flourish Collective, The Jesus & Justice Collective, and Undivided.

We are meant for community and flourishing but, right now, it feels like we're more divided and disconnected than ever. Come join Flourish's Faith & Justice team and the organization, Undivided as Undivided facilitates a 7-week cohort (April 8-May 20) that explores how to take meaningful action toward racial healing and justice. These facilitated sessions include expert training in the tools of empathy and relational growth and use experiential, creative, and data-driven learning to engage multiple learning styles. This cohort will be anchored by the book, Living Undivided, which may be purchased in our Bookshop.org space here.

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring starting March 5th at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

• Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

• Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

• Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

• Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

• Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!

Join us for our Spring Book Cohort that is co hosted by The Flourish Collective, The Jesus & Justice Collective, and Undivided.

We are meant for community and flourishing but, right now, it feels like we're more divided and disconnected than ever. Come join Flourish's Faith & Justice team and the organization, Undivided as Undivided facilitates a 7-week cohort (April 8-May 20) that explores how to take meaningful action toward racial healing and justice. These facilitated sessions include expert training in the tools of empathy and relational growth and use experiential, creative, and data-driven learning to engage multiple learning styles. This cohort will be anchored by the book, Living Undivided, which may be purchased in our Bookshop.org space here.

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring starting March 5th at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

• Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

• Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

• Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

• Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

• Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!

Join us for our Spring Book Cohort that is co hosted by The Flourish Collective, The Jesus & Justice Collective, and Undivided.

We are meant for community and flourishing but, right now, it feels like we're more divided and disconnected than ever. Come join Flourish's Faith & Justice team and the organization, Undivided as Undivided facilitates a 7-week cohort (April 8-May 20) that explores how to take meaningful action toward racial healing and justice. These facilitated sessions include expert training in the tools of empathy and relational growth and use experiential, creative, and data-driven learning to engage multiple learning styles. This cohort will be anchored by the book, Living Undivided, which may be purchased in our Bookshop.org space here.

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

• Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

• Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

• Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

• Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

• Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!

Join us for our Spring Book Cohort that is co hosted by The Flourish Collective, The Jesus & Justice Collective, and Undivided.

We are meant for community and flourishing but, right now, it feels like we're more divided and disconnected than ever. Come join Flourish's Faith & Justice team and the organization, Undivided as Undivided facilitates a 7-week cohort (April 8-May 20) that explores how to take meaningful action toward racial healing and justice. These facilitated sessions include expert training in the tools of empathy and relational growth and use experiential, creative, and data-driven learning to engage multiple learning styles. This cohort will be anchored by the book, Living Undivided, which may be purchased in our Bookshop.org space here.

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring starting March 5th at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

• Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

• Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

• Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

• Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

• Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!

Join us for our Spring Book Cohort that is co hosted by The Flourish Collective, The Jesus & Justice Collective, and Undivided.

We are meant for community and flourishing but, right now, it feels like we're more divided and disconnected than ever. Come join Flourish's Faith & Justice team and the organization, Undivided as Undivided facilitates a 7-week cohort (April 8-May 20) that explores how to take meaningful action toward racial healing and justice. These facilitated sessions include expert training in the tools of empathy and relational growth and use experiential, creative, and data-driven learning to engage multiple learning styles. This cohort will be anchored by the book, Living Undivided, which may be purchased in our Bookshop.org space here.

Every second Saturday this Winter we'll gather to connect and share about raising and teaching justice-minded children of all ages. We welcome those new to Flourish, and hope to see you on Zoom with your family and friends. We'll hear stories and learn together, and we'll share a few engaging activities for younger children who we hope will join us! Mark your calendars, and spread the word! 

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

• Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

• Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

• Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

• Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

• Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

• Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

• Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

• Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

• Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

• Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

• Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

• Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

• Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

• Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

• Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!

4-Week Zoom Cohort: Saturdays, March 22, 29 and April 5, 12

If the first weeks of 2025 have left you feeling like you want to be more involved in your community to ensure racial equity and justice but unsure where to start, come join us in our 4-week Ally Building Cohort (ABC). This cohort will be co-led by Lynnette Marshall and Kaycee Pomeroy, Flourish leaders and mentors. The cohort meets once a week over Zoom on Saturdays, March 22, 29 and April 5, 12 from 8 - 9:30 am (Pacific) / 10 - 11:30 am (Central).

These allyship cohorts are led by our leadership team who have several years of experience leading and supporting justice initiatives in the communities that mean most to them. Through teaching, storytelling, and self-reflection prompts, our leaders will create safe spaces to help you examine race, racism, and its impact in your own life so that you have the tools you need to communicate your own justice journey to those around you and form a plan of action for the year ahead.

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring starting at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

• Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

• Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

• Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important justice issues in our faith communities

• Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

• Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!

4-Week Zoom Cohort: Tuesdays, March 18, 25 and April 1, 8

If the first weeks of 2025 have left you feeling like you want to be more involved in your community to ensure racial equity and justice but unsure where to start, come join us in our 4-week Ally Building Cohort (ABC). This cohort will be co-led by Lynnette Marshall and Kaycee Pomeroy, Flourish leaders and mentors. The cohort meets once a week over Zoom on Tuesdays, March 18, 25 and April 1, 8 from 6 - 7:30 pm (Pacific) / 8 - 9:30 pm (Central).

These allyship cohorts are led by our leadership team who have several years of experience leading and supporting justice initiatives in the communities that mean most to them. Through teaching, storytelling, and self-reflection prompts, our leaders will create safe spaces to help you examine race, racism, and its impact in your own life so that you have the tools you need to communicate your own justice journey to those around you and form a plan of action for the year ahead.

4-Week, In Person Cohort Meeting in Pleasanton, CA

If the first weeks of 2025 have left you feeling like you want to be more involved in your community to ensure racial equity and justice but unsure where to start, come join us in our 4-week Ally Building Cohort (ABC). This cohort will be co-led by Tony DeGruy and Laura Taggart, Flourish leaders and mentors. The cohort meets in person once a week, over 4 weeks, on Thursdays, March 13, 20, 27, and April 3 from 6:30 - 8 pm (Pacific). We'll meet at the Taggart home in Pleasanton and our team will email the address to cohort members under separate cover. 

These allyship cohorts are led by our leadership team who have several years of experience leading and supporting justice initiatives in the communities that mean most to them. Through teaching, storytelling, and self-reflection prompts, our leaders will create safe spaces to help you examine race, racism, and its impact in your own life so that you have the tools you need to communicate your own justice journey to those around you and form a plan of action for the year ahead.

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

• Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

• Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

• Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important issues in our faith communities

• Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

• Week 5: Film and Culture discussion group (chosen films/documentaries will be shared in advance)

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!

Every second Saturday this Winter we'll gather to connect and share about raising and teaching justice-minded children of all ages. We welcome those new to Flourish, and hope to see you on Zoom with your family and friends. We'll hear stories and learn together, and we'll share a few engaging activities for younger children who we hope will join us! Mark your calendars, and spread the word! 

Join us for our weekly time to connect, engage and process all that is happening around us.

We'll gather each Thursday this Spring starting March 6th at 4:30PM PT/ 7:30ET via zoom.  

We'll follow this format for our discussion topics each week:

• Week 1: Hot Topics - Current conversations and trending topics

• Week 2: Live It Out! - Actionable steps to combat racism right where we can

• Week 3: Faith & Justice - Exploring important issues in our faith communities

• Week 4: Sticky Conversations - Share and learn from difficult or successful conversations about race, with optional role-playing opportunities.

After you submit you'll get the zoom link in the email confirmation which is the same link each time!

Every second Saturday this Winter we'll gather to connect and share about raising and teaching justice-minded children of all ages. We welcome those new to Flourish, and hope to see you on Zoom with your family and friends. We'll hear stories and learn together, and we'll share a few engaging activities for younger children who we hope will join us! Mark your calendars, and spread the word!