The National Coalition Building Institute of Rochester, NY & St. John Fisher College Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity Programs offer a Free Workshop for Men Men & Media: Moving the dial from where we are to who we want to be As men, we have a responsibility to challenge the ways we hold positions…

National Coalition Building Institute of Rochester, NY is pleased to present “LAST CHANCE FOR EDEN” This workshop is based on a powerful film entitled “Last Chance for Eden”, created by StirFry Seminars and Consulting.  The movie portrays nine people at a weekend retreat focusing on racism and sexism.  Men and women participants represent Native, Latinx,…

PRIVILEGE, a full-day workshop PART I: Taking out the Sting: Taking in the Reality PRIVILEGE and entitlement are trigger words, especially for white people on matters of race. Privilege may be invisible to the privileged; it is never invisible to those without it. This workshop explores how privilege shapes our sense of self and our interactions…

CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES: Skill sets for effective conflict resolution Wading into controversy is something most of us avoid, especially in the workplace, on campus or within our social or faith community networks. But much can be gained in the process.  The NCBI Controversial Issues Process provides a structured methodology that allows people on differing sides of…

Privilege: Part 1: Taking Out the Sting, Taking in the Reality PRIVILEGE and ENTITLEMENT are trigger words, especially for white people on matters of race. Privilege may be invisible to the privileged; it is never invisible to those without it. This workshop explores how privilege shapes our sense of self and our interactions with others.…

The National Coalition Building Institute, Rochester, NY Inc. presents: WELCOMING DIVERSITY: Chaos or Community? The Choice is Ours Schools, organizations and corporations must be inclusive if they are to succeed and thrive. A new leadership is emerging which: Welcomes diversity of thought, perspective, and expression Fosters group cohesion and productivity Enhances culturally responsive service delivery…

The National Coalition Building Institute, Rochester, NY Inc. presents: Taking the Road Less Traveled: Hidden Byways of Unconscious Bias Human biases are ingrained and universal. Our brains are hard-wired to make decisions to save ourselves effort and time. We make assumptions and take actions based on bias, even when we think we don’t! This workshop…