In his book Stride Toward Freedom Dr. King explained that nonviolent methods are “not an end in themselves; they are merely means to awaken a sense of moral shame in the opponent. The end is redemption and reconciliation.The aftermath of nonviolence is the beloved community, while the aftermath of violence is tragic bitterness.”

The YWCA of Greater Atlanta, in partnership with the National Center for Civil and Human Rights (NCCHR), is sponsoring circle dialogues in the spirit of creating the beloved community. The first dialogue will take place at the YWCA of Greater Atlanta on Martin Luther King’s Birthday, January 15th, 2015 from 6:30-8:00PM.

The dialogue will center around a TED talk given by Verna Myers called “You Can Help Stop the Violence Against Young Black Men.” Click here to view the talk.

Do you know your unspoken assumptions or associations? We encourage you to take the Implicit Association Test in preparation for the dialogue as a great way to gain insight into how these beliefs unknowingly impact the way you see the world.

Sign up to attend the Beloved Community – Circle Dialogue. There is a $10 fee that may be paid online or at the door. The program is limited to 80 people, so register soon!

Also be sure to visit our partners at the newly developed National Center for Civil and Human Rights located downtown.

Learn more about the museum and its many exhibits on the U.S. Civil Rights Movement and various international movements for human rights.