This event is the first in the 3R Series hosted by Rumi Forum

COVID came along and dominated our lives almost two years ago at a time when we were already battered by interracial tensions and divisive political rhetoric. The isolation that the pandemic forced us into has affected the psyche of all, and COVID-related economic difficulties made the lives of many rather difficult. In the middle of these historic moments, we had a contentious election that peaked with an attack on the Congress, the symbol of our nation. 

It appears that we are in dire need of restoring our trust in our political system, in our government and agencies, in our civil society, and more importantly in each other. Our goal with the 3R Series is to inspire a vision of Restoration through Reconciliation and to remind ourselves of the Resiliency Americans have demonstrated again and again in difficult times throughout our history. We hope this effort will inspire hope, instill an urgency, and drive people to act to bridge the divides in our society so that we can heal and be whole once again.

Moderator

Allison K. Ralph, Ph.D., is the Associate Director of the Inclusive America Project at the Aspen Institute.  

Panelists

Martin Brooks is the President of Peace Catalyst International.

Jeff Burns is the Founder of Pathways to Peace.

Rev. Rich Tafel serves as the minister at the Church of the Holy City.