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James Baldwin on Racism and American Character - Dec. 10, 1986

By James Baldwin — 2020

Novelist James Baldwin in a Dec. 10, 1986 National Press Club talk. In this clip he argues that simplicity and immaturity are considered virtues in America.

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Harriet Lerner
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Beyond Good and Evil

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Rohit Shelatkar i
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The Book of Character: An Anthology of Writings on Virtue from Islamic and Other Sources

The essential qualities of human nature, including faith, trust, repentance, forgiveness, compassion, and mercy, are discussed in this collection of writings by some of the world's great sages, both ancient and contemporary.

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Camille Helminski
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Floating Takes Faith: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World

We are taught to study, to learn, and to let ourselves grow Jewishly.

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David J. Wolpe
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The Story of How LaRayia Gaston Founded Lunch On Me Will Move You to Take Action

If you think your actions alone aren't enough to make a meaningful change, then read this.

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Lauren Mazzo
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Compassionate Conversations: How to Speak and Listen from the Heart

The definitive guide to learning effective skills for engaging in open and honest conversations about divisive issues from three professional mediators.

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Musho Hamilton, Diane,Wilson, Gabriel Menegale,Loh, Kimberly
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The Power of Buddhism

If you ignore power, you ignore powerful Buddhist teachings. Pema Khandro Rinpoche says that Buddhism teaches us how to be powerful and compassionate at the same time.

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Pema Khandro
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How to Fight Racism Through Inner Work

Rhonda Magee explains how mindfulness-based awareness and compassion is key to racial justice work.

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Jil Suttie
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Racial Justice