PRODUKTBESCHREIBUNG
by Tina Lopes (Author), Barb Thomas (Author), Margie Adam (Illustrator)
VISUALLY DYNAMIC, "Dancing on Live Embers" investigates how racism, White power, and privilege operate in the ordinary moments of organizational life. It holds up familiar workplace interactions for scrutiny, and looks for openings to advance racial equity and justice. Through stories, it offers concrete examples of racial justice work by a range of experienced activists.This is a hands-on book for people who are trying to create more equitable organizations-front-line staff, managers, administrators, political leaders, union and community educators and activists, boards of directors, teachers, human resource staff, equity officers, and university and college faculty.
Author Biography
Tina Lopes works with community agencies, social service organizations, federal and municipal government departments, women's organizations, law firms, and unions.Barb Thomas works on equitable program design and facilitator training, and strategic problem-solving. She is one of the co-authors of "Education for Changing Unions" (BTL, 2002), and "Educating for a Change" (BTL, 1991).
