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COMMON GROUND CONVERSATIONS ON RACE

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Conversations about race can be hard ... but they don't have to be.

COMMON GROUND CONVERSATIONS ON RACE

COMMON GROUND CONVERSATIONS ON RACECOMMON GROUND CONVERSATIONS ON RACECOMMON GROUND CONVERSATIONS ON RACE

Conversations about race can be hard ... but they don't have to be.

We all inherited a society none of us created. But we also inherited a responsibility for the society we pass to future generations.


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How much do you value relationships at work and at home? In your professional and personal life? Among friends and family? Our mission is to build a common ground of paradigm-shifting new knowledge and understanding of racialized and polarized political dynamics in society today through an informed lens of historical context. We can help bridge difficult and polarizing divides using our trademarked Conversations Journey process, which has a five-year track record of success with institutional and organizational clients. Our services are now available to friends and family. It's easy to order and schedule.

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How Do YOU Talk About Race in America?

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Racialized triggering events often reveal underlying tensions of racial divides. We help bridge knowledge and communications gaps to find common ground that leads to productive dialogue. 

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In business, education, politics and law, DEI efforts are under attack. We can help companies, organizations and institutions create a common ground of support for DEI strategies.

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Education & Religion

Economics and race were inextricably intertwined long before the founding of this nation. We help K-12 and higher education contextualize America's important historical record. 

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Schools and faith communities inherited racialized conditions from previous generations. The historical impact of race in U.S. education and Christianity reveals truths about our society today.  

Wow. Just wow! I cannot thank you enough. So much of this was new to me personally. My head is still swimming with thoughts and ideas. I’d love to talk about some additional steps we can take in working with you. Our staff was very receptive and appreciative!


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K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Administrators, Teachers and Students are on the front lines of America's culture war. K-12 districts hire CGC to help build a common ground of knowledge & understanding. 

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Higher Education is impacted by various attitudes and politics of communities. CGC helps clients build common ground between admin, staff, students and communities.

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CEOs, business leaders and managers are responsible for stewarding work environments that are inclusive, welcoming and equitable for a growing multicultural workforce. We can help.

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Churches and nonprofit organizations often share similar missions, to help uplift the most vulnerable populations. CGC helps clients develop new approaches to empathetic impact.

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We all inherited a society that none of us had a hand in creating, but we also inherited a responsibility for the society we pass to future generations.


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