2020 MLK Teach-In - Narrative Circles for Community Building and Inclusion

In this teach-in, participants will engage in a Narrative Circle where they will self-select to participate by listening to the narratives of others or sharing their own narrative. The Narrative Circle approach is distinguished by principles and practices of narrative theory intended to create a share exploration where each individual’s multi-storied self is affirmed. Participants will reflect on the ways that their characteristics, talents and values contribute to their personal narrative, as well as how their own story influences their perceptions of their talents, interactions with others and capabilities. This session will allow attendees to begin thinking intentionally about the impact of stories, perceptions, biases and assumptions that correlate with the unfamiliar or unknown.