“Calling out” is an empowered interruption of violence, and common in many progressive circles. It’s great because it demands accountability. The problem is, it also involves shaming, dehumanization, and alienation. It inadvertently creates a culture of fear. In other words, calling out is useful for fighting "enemies" but it is not useful for building communities.“Calling in” is another option. It demands accountability while valuing the connection between all of us. It cultivates dialogue, patience, and compassion (when compassion is the hardest). It isn’t right for every situation, but when it is, it has great potential to heal hurts, increase understanding, change injustice, and deepen trust. Come explore the phenomenon and practice the skills and scripts of calling each other in.

THE FACILITATOR
Karen B. K. Chan is a sex and emotional literacy educator in Toronto. BK has taught and written about sexuality and emotional intelligence for over 18 years. She is dedicated to having conversations that are real, transformative, and kind. She and her work can be found at fluidexchange.org.

This workshop is completely free, though donations to community-led BIPOC organizations will be requested.