social issues
“The concept of race itself is dehumanizing”
In the context of Black History Month, Living City sat down for an in-depth interview with James Woodall. Along with Dr. Mark Ellingsen, he co-authored Wired for Racism? in which they explore the question from a unique perspective. James, 29, who currently serves as public policy associate at Southern Center for Human Rights, is founder and CEO of The Major Wish Group LLC, and associate minister at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia. He has served as Georgia NAACP State President and as an intelligence analyst in the U.S. Army.
Beyond Bridge Building 101
Healing the racial divide requires long-term commitment and investment
What do we really know about bias?
Here’s what research tells us about our unconscious biases
The weight of unconscious bias
Think of it as a heavy backpack that people of color have to carry around every day
Protecting our inner space
How to balance a rich interior life with a collective spirituality
Facing spiritual abuse
Avoiding it means not being masters over each other, but joyful servants together
An invitation to be reborn
How a crisis caused by abuse in Focolare is an opportunity for renewal
Self-awareness is key
We should not confuse the voice of a superior with the voice of God
The devastating effects of spiritual abuse
What happens when this type of abuse occurs? We talk to expert Katharina Anna Fuchs who illustrates the consequences for the victims, describes the profiles of perpetrators and gives tips on how to prevent it