Public Newsroom 123: Building Brave Spaces for Community

How can we create community spaces that are more inclusive and allow for challenging conversations? One key ingredient is establishing a "brave space agreement". Brave space is a concept that emerged from lessons shared by social justice educators in "The Art of Effective Facilitation" (https://styluspub.presswarehouse.com/browse/book/9781579229740/The-Art-of-Effective-Facilitation) as a "new way to frame dialogue around diversity and social justice" that de-centered systems of oppression, such as white supremacy and patriarchy. Brave Space agreements can be used for meetings, workshops, and restorative conversations. Led by actor-vist, social and emotional consultant, educator, and warrior for justice and radical self-love Jenna Anast, (www.journeyswithjenna.com) this week’s workshop centered around the importance of creating a brave space where colleagues, co-workers, and friends etc. can feel brave while sharing their truth. Anast also serves as the Head of Community and Exhibition for OTV - Open Television.This is the first in our fall 2019 series "Community Care in the Face of the 2020 Elections," curated by Felicia Holman. To learn more about the series, go to: www.citybureau.org/notebook/2019/10/24/the-public-newsrooms-2019-curator-felicia-holman-on-community-care-in-the-2020-elections