Programs for Community Members

Customized Dialogues

The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities is frequently called upon to design and facilitate dialogues to support individuals and communities navigating current issues. Sessions can be stand-alone dialogues or connected to film screenings, museum exhibits, performances, and other community events.

Language Justice Initiative

Through the Language Justice Initiative, the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities provides simultaneous interpretation headsets for school and community events, and connects interested groups with trained interpreters.  Click here to learn more about Language Justice Initiative
 

Leading Conversations: Best Practices in Facilitation

Leadership Metro Richmond and the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities have partnered to create a three-part educational training to teach best practices in facilitation. In these divisive times, tough issues are emerging in our communities, in the workplace, and at home. Open dialogue is critical but it also requires proper facilitation. This training strengthens the region by equipping community leaders with the tools they need to lead conversations in a manner that is inclusive, informative, and effective. This program not only offers up practical tips but also gives participants the opportunity to put their new skills into practice. Click here to learn more about Leading Conversations
 

Standing Together

In response to increasing bias, bigotry, and divisive rhetoric, “Standing Together” is an initiative to bring diverse groups together to speak out and stand with religious and ethnic groups who are marginalized.
Learn more about Standing Together RVA
Learn more about Standing Together Hampton Roads
 

Table Talk

The Table Talk program creates opportunities for community members to engage in challenging conversations about diversity and inclusion. Each session focuses on a specific topic, and participants have the opportunity to share stories, perspectives, and ideas regarding issues facing the community. Table Talks have taken place in Hampton Roads and Richmond.
 

Unpacking the Census

The Unpacking the Census program is a partnership between the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities and the University of Richmond’s Bonner Center for Civic Engagement, School of Professional & Continuing Studies, and Spatial Analysis Lab to examine structural inequality through census research. The program includes an annual forum and ongoing updates to maps examining race, class, and jurisdiction in the Richmond region. Learn more about Unpacking the Census
 

Virginia Inclusion Summit

The Virginia Inclusion Summit brings together workplace professionals, government employees, and higher education administrators and students for an annual day of learning, sharing, and connecting. Attendees have the opportunity to explore timely issues and learn about best practices to help institutions across Virginia become more inclusive. Learn more about the Virginia Inclusion Summit