Greetings!
Our experience at the
Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities
leads us in a different direction. Instead of avoiding potentially difficult conversations, we believe that
all
educators and students need to build the skills to responsibly and respectfully engage issues related to prejudice, diversity, and inclusion.
Avoiding topics does not resolve them or make them go away. In some cases, avoiding topics can create greater separation or division. That's why VCIC programs help to build knowledge, motivation, and skills to meaningfully address some of the most important and difficult issues of our time. But they don't just stop at exploration: students and educators leave VCIC programs with increased ability to advance more inclusive and equitable environments.
As one VCIC supporter recently wrote,
"Thanks for all you continue to do to help bring about compassion and justice in this world - at a time when so many don’t seem to think it matters."
This is work that all of us must do, even if it may feel challenging.
Please let us know how we can partner with you. Contact our office by phone at (804) 515-7950 or by
emailing VCIC
.
We look forward to working with you!
