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The Dawn of a New Reality: What I Learned from Detroit and Kortrijk

Cities like Detroit and Kortrijk, Belgium offer a path forward when it comes to fostering democracy in everyday life during these politically-divisive times.

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Five Books to Help You Build a New Reality

Here are the top five books to help you build a new reality. These books have guided our understanding and shaping our thinking about creating democracy in everyday life.

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Why It’s Time for a Citizens’ Assembly on Policing – Part 2

BANR Writer Kerra Bolton calls for a citizens’ assembly on policing in the wake of an increase of fatal police shootings.

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Why It’s Time for a Citizens’ Assembly on Policing – Part 1

BANR Writer Kerra Bolton calls for a citizens’ assembly on policing in the wake of an increase of fatal police shootings.

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Creating a Brave Space for Brave Conversations

We must create brave space for brave conversations now more than ever. BANR Writer Kerra Bolton talks to Keisha Allen about how sparking a revolution by conversation.

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Restorative Self-Care Begins with You

We often think of restorative practices as a tool to fix others. What if the relationship you must restore is the one with yourself?

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Detroit Rising Embraced by Global Audiences

By Kerra L. Bolton Detroit Rising: How the Motor City Becomes a Restorative City is being embraced by global audiences since its virtual world premiere in July. Award-winning, San Francisco-based filmmaker Cassidy Friedman (CIRCLES, VOICES BEYOND THE WALL) directed the series, and I produced it. Detroit Rising spotlights the groundbreaking, Black-led initiatives that are leading […]