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Business Not As Usual: A Safe Space to Talk About Race



Denise Hamilton


Wondering what it's like? Read the testimonials!

"Sharing my lived experience is therapeutic"

"I look forward to each meeting and I do think that more events like this will change the way things may be a slow process and I am hopeful!!"

"This program was and is exceptional."

"Excellent. This is not an easy topic to address."

"The personal stories are very helpful, and seeing people of multiple races discuss the issue of racism is the best way to combat this hateful societal issue."

"I thought the format was very good. I thought the videos were thought-provoking and promoted some good discussion. I liked the gentle tone of the facilitators, and the way Denise gently re-directed when needed."

"This was not what I expected, but was better! It was so very powerful!"

"Being in a multicultural room is so beneficial listening to personal experiences helps to make my life rich and deep and brings more love in!!"

"Listening to others speak from their heart and being vulnerable...and coming from personable experiences...I could learn from this!!""


"Thoughtfully selected videos! I doubt anyone walked out of that meeting unchanged in some way."

"WITI has been facilitating a conversation on race. This program is one of the best and more needed spaces there is today. The facilitators and the participants are fantastic. Thank you for supporting this effort.""

"Thank you WITI for having the courage to organize and facilitate a challenging topic. You are awesome and more than just a 'tech organization'."

"The information presented was so poignant...and so many deep feelings arose...From shame to sadness to anger to guilt.. and I am inspired now to learn more about the truth of the history of America... I do believe knowledge is power!!!"

"I say Yes to this forum..I can share from my direct experience from my heart With no judgement. A beautiful opportunity to truly be heard and to listen To others...and for me to acknowledge the TRUTH about America's history of the white man!!"

"I so appreciate the tone of the conversation; not political but experiential, respectful and polite which is so rare. Also appreciate the efforts to make it a safe space to exchange thoughts.""

"These types of open, non-judgmental conversations need to occur more frequently. Thank you for creating a space for such dialogue. It was uncomfortable at times, but extremely enlightening and motivational at the same time."

"Denise Hamilton is phenomenal. Her overviews of historical oppression of black people is expertly applied to current events as well as one's life and unconscious and implicit biases. Thank you for the opportunity to participate."

"I like the way that the facilitator is able to hold the space to have these tough conversations"

"I think Denise, the facilitator, did a great job with her tone and demeanor which is especially important with this sensitive topic. Fred incorporated some nice exercises. I think everyone enjoyed the shaking :)."

"Thank you for hosting this video conference. It was both comforting and disturbing. Comforting to hear first-hand what others are feeling and disturbing in that we need to discuss this topic. While I am not a member of WITI, one of my colleagues is a member and shared this opportunity with me. I am so grateful you allowed non-members to join. Thank you for sharing this conference."

"This is a worthwhile seminar. The stories were powerful and enlightening. Denise truly makes it a safe space to share various experiences."

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