The People’s Supper Virtual Racial Justice Journey: Looking In, Looking out & Mapping a Path to Change

In 2020, our country witnessed the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd– just a tiny fraction of Black lives claimed by our nation’s uninterrupted history of overt and covert racism. We witnessed and continue to see a sea-change in the century-long fight for racial justice– thanks to relentless organizing, visioning and leadership of Black Americans. Faith Matters Network and The People’s Supper believe that social change moves at the speed of relationships, and that relationships move at the speed of trust. The pandemic made it very clear that no one individual, group, or organization can tackle our biggest problems alone. We have to all work together, and that demands we be able to talk with one another. If dialogue is the foundation on which we can build something better– what does it take to honestly examine our own stories, and to listen as others share theirs? And how often do we use those stories and the truths they reveal to create a more equitable future?

In our guidebook below, you’ll find everything you need to host a series of racial healing suppers (whether virtually or in-person)-- some across racial lines, some among people who share the same identities. We’ve broken this content down into a 5-part series– full of suggested conversation starters, guidelines and ground rules, facilitation tips, and resources for continued education, engagement and support.

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The People’s Supper