The time is now to end systemic racism

If the events of the last two years have taught us anything, it's this: as our world becomes more and more polarized, the work of breaking bias together becomes ever more important. The work that our ancestors undertook, from the Jim Crow era to the Civil Rights era and beyond, is not over: the moral imperative still lies with us. And the time has never been more urgent to imagine new solutions to systemic racism.

Tackling bias and ending racism is everyone's job; our roles may look different, but we all have one to play. And yet, I hear so often from our students that it feels confusing or challenging to see oneself in larger-than-life advocates for racial equity.

"How can I contribute to this work? I'm just a teacher."

"I'm just an office worker."

"I'm just a parent."

"I'm just a designer."

This, ultimately, is the work of moral imagination. This is why it becomes so, so critical to imagine new ways of being that make the work of advancing equity accessible to everyone. And this, ultimately, is -- of course -- the importance of applying mindfulness to dismantle systemic racism.

A Summit whose presenters are diverse and inspiring

This is why I'm so proud of the lineup we've built: a diverse group of practitioners, scholars, and activists who are truly focused, as I am, on looking forward to solutions for a new morality. I hope you join us at our Summit to hear from academics, lawyers, therapists, parents, mindfulness practitioners, and more as they share what their own paths toward breaking bias have looked like. I know they'll have so much to teach us -- and, most importantly, that you'll be able to see yourself in someone there.

Our summit takes place this Thursday and Friday, November 3 and 4. If you haven't already, please sign up - we'd love to see you there! And remember... all sessions are recorded, and participants have access for 30 days.