Strategy of the Civil Rights Movement (with George Dou)

“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”

-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

How can the past help us respond to our present moment? This session will give participants a look behind how the philosophy and strategy of the Civil Rights Movements developed. If it freed us then, maybe it can free us now.

About Kingian Nonviolence (KNV):

KNV is the philosophy and strategy that Dr. King utilized in organizing the Civil Rights movements. Since his passing, many of his close friends and allies took to teaching and passing down his teaching.

About Nonviolent Communication (NVC):

NVC is a language and tool developed by the late Dr. Marshall Rosenberg to answer the question: “why do people hurt each other”? It’s a communication framework that can help us resolve conflicts in a positive way.

During the workshop, we will explore how Dr. King and other Civil Rights organizers organized and solved problems, and how we might apply some of their philosophies to today.

Meet the Instructor: George Dou

George (He/Him) is an educator and conflict resolution trainer, and a double-alumnus of North Carolina State University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Masters of Education. He received certification in Kingian Nonviolence training from the University of Rhode Island.

His current work revolves around supporting college students of underrepresented and historically marginalized backgrounds.