How To Have Anti-Racist Conversations with Roxy Manning

Join Massy Arts and Dr. Roxy Manning us Saturday October 5th 2-4pm for an insightful book talk featuring her groundbreaking works, How to Have Antiracist Conversations and The Antiracist Heart. In this engaging session, Dr. Manning will share her expertise on navigating complex conversations about race and how self-compassion can enhance our efforts toward social justice. The event will conclude with an interactive Q&A, offering a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the themes of her books and ask questions directly to the author. Don't miss this chance to learn from a leading voice in antiracist communication and activism.

Venue & Accessibility

The event will be hosted at the Massy Arts Gallery, at 23 East Pender Street in Chinatown, Vancouver. We are located in the former MING WO building.

Registration is free or by donation and required for entry.

The gallery is wheelchair accessible and a gender-neutral washroom is on-site.

Please refrain from wearing scents or heavy perfumes.

For more on accessibility including parking, seating, venue measurements and floor plan, and how to request ASL interpretation please visit: massyarts.com/accessibility

Covid Protocols: Masks keep our community safe and are mandatory (N95 masks are recommended as they offer the best protection). We ask if you are showing symptoms, that you stay home. Thank you kindly.

About the Author: Roxy Manning, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and certified trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication. As a Black Caribbean American, she brings a unique, intersectional perspective to her work, focusing on transforming communication and relationships to foster justice and equity. Her writing offers practical tools for engaging in antiracist dialogue and building resilient, compassionate communities. With over 20 years of experience, she is also a dynamic speaker and facilitator, guiding individuals and organizations in dismantling systemic racism and fostering inclusive environments. Dr. Manning lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she continues to inspire change through her teachings and writings.

About the Books: How to Have Antiracist Conversations: Embracing Our Full Humanity to Challenge White Supremacy

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How to Have Antiracist Conversations by Dr. Roxy Manning provides readers with practical strategies to engage in meaningful, transformative dialogues about racism. Grounded in Nonviolent Communication principles, this book explores the impact of systemic racism and offers tools to address it through compassionate and effective conversations. Dr. Manning empowers readers to dismantle white supremacy by fostering deeper understanding and connection, promoting actions that lead to lasting change.

The Antiracist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook

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The Antiracist Heart, co-authored by Dr. Roxy Manning and Sarah Peyton, combines the power of self-compassion with the principles of activism to support individuals in their antiracist journey. This handbook provides exercises, reflections, and practices to help readers cultivate resilience and empathy while actively challenging racism. By integrating personal growth with social justice work, the book encourages sustained commitment to creating a more equitable world.