Blog Posts: Nonviolence and Racism

Overcoming Injustice with Nonviolence, Truth and Love

In a world where conflict, hate, and violence seem never-ending, how can we overcome racism and injustice? The Rev. James Lawson believes that nonviolence, rooted in truth and love, is key to winning the struggle. And by nonviolence, he doesn’t mean being passive....
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Swami Sarvapriyananda on Satyagraha: The Heart of Nonviolence

Satyagraha refers to the spiritual practices and principles that form the core of Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings about nonviolence. This way of being became the major tool of social change in India’s movement for independence from British rule. Satyagraha also strongly...
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Ahimsa: Exploring Nonviolence and Racism

  In this conversation moderated by Dr. Lo Sprague, Tahil Sharma discussed the history and meaning of ahimsa - the concept of nonviolence. He then shared some personal reflections, followed by panelists Aziza Hasan and Rev. Najuma Smith-Pollard. Their words hit hard...
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Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard

Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard is Founding Pastor of Word of Encouragement Church and Program Manager of the USC Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement. She speaks frequently about women’s empowerment, women in ministry, sexual violence awareness, civic...
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Aziza Hasan

Aziza Hasan

Aziza Hasan, named an influencer by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, is the executive director of NewGround: A...

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Tahil Sharma

Tahil Sharma

An interfaith activist, Tahil Sharma was born to a Hindu father and a Sikh mother. Following the Oak Creek, WI...

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