Community Issues Gatherings: A Tool For Resolving Controversy
This brief article walks through key considerations around community issues gathering.
Can the Practice of Mindfulness Reduce Unconscious Racial Bias?
Efforts to create inclusive and equitable settings may be strengthened by including the practice of mindfulness. This short article provides some starting...
Best Practices for Outreach and Engagement to Latino Audiences using Community-Based Programs
The Latino community continues to grow at an increasing rate. Latinos have become the “majority-minority,” and by 2043, minorities will be the...
Annotated Bibliography of Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System
This annotated bibliography provides current research and outreach on structural racism in the U.S. food system for the food system practitioner, researcher, and...
An Evaluation of the National Issues Forum Methodology for Stimulating Deliberation in Rural Kentucky
Deliberation is implicit in the community development literature. Yet it is seldom addressed as a topic in its own right. Deliberation is defined...
Tips for Talking about Race
This 3-page document provides strategies for thoughtfully engaging in conversations about race.
The Language of Identity
Words can significantly impact our interaction with others. Regardless of our motive and intentions, they may harm or enhance dialogue.
Speak Up! Identifying and Confronting Bias and Prejudice
This nine page document provides some foundational guideance on confronting bias and prejudice.
Guide to Facilitating Dialogues
Dialogue facilitators do not need to be experts on the topic being discussed. Good facilitators help establish a safe environment where participants can...
Civic Engagement at a Glance
This publication, developed by Extension professionals at the University of Minnesota Extension Service, presents a model which represents a holistic approach to civic...