Truth & Reconciliation Conversations

12/22/2022

Thank you E Walter Smith for shining a light on domestic violence through your music.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2ogX6A_d5s

12/21/2022

The holidays can bring feelings of togetherness and enjoyment, but they can also be a time that brings up sadness, fear, grief, and loss.
It is okay to struggle during the holidays. It is okay to create new traditions and rituals. It is okay not to celebrate at all.

It is essential to remember these resources and share them during the holidays. Survivors may need additional support during this time.

Thank you Briana Roberts for your wise words.

12/12/2022

Repost from New Black Wall Street Market : On Nov. 23, Truth & Reconciliation Conversations and the 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 took a stand for Women & Girls against Gender Based Violence (GBV) with a joint event. Join Melvin Coleman, Executive Director of Atlanta Black Chambers, Isaac Barnes, Santia Deck, Khalil Osiris, to help raise awareness and stop this global epidemic with a pledge to take action to end GBV against women & girls where you live. There are 2 days left until the end of the 𝟭𝟲 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗰. 𝟭𝟬, 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆.
Business owners, learn how to earn your gender safe workspace certificate here but first, make your pledge:
https://trconversations.com/gender-safe-workplace/

12/07/2022

"Every man and boy who pledges to end domestic and gender based violence makes the world safer for women and girls." - Khalil Osiris, TRC founder.

Thank you to all our speakers and panellists for sharing their stories and inspiring so many to take the pledge to end GBV. Thank you for breaking the silence, committing to a gender safe work place and promoting gender equality. We’re continuing to magnify the profound effect we all can have when citizens commit to taking a stand for women & girls, for this and future generations. New Black Wall Street Market Men Magnifying Manhood Group Dr. Calvin Ellison International Calvin Ellison Khalil Osiris Atlanta Black Chambers

11/19/2022

Join us Wednesday, November 23rd, 1pm -3pm (EST) at the New Black Wall Street Market
https://bit.ly/RegisterForNov23rd

09/20/2022

Beyond legislation, how do we begin to address the culture of in homes, schools and communities? GBV is a type of brutal behavior. And here’s what I know; all behavior is learned and all behavior can be unlearned. - Khalil Osiris

Men have the responsibility to end gender based violence through the behavior they’re modeling and condoning for the boys in their lives.
(Clip from an interview with Algoa FM during 16 Days of Activism 2021).

09/13/2022

When we think about abuse, physical and sexual abuse are the most universally identified. But those are part of a greater system of abuse at play.
Start the conversation on power and control and educate yourself and others to end gender based violence.
Name these issues, speak out against them and continue to take action.

Images by Briana Roberts
Couple and Family Therapy PhD Student

08/28/2022

We're honoured and inspired by the and who've put their passion for boxing towards raising awareness around . Thank you!
AND we're looking forward to an awesome Seconds Out: A Tribute to Women and Girls later today. Roy Jones Jr & Jodi Solomon Boxing King Africa Radio Tv

Photos credit King Africa

08/22/2022

Empathy, Objectification & Gender Based Violence by Jasmine Pabla
In many cases of , victims are blamed for their assault by critics who claim they were “asking for it” or “brought it upon themselves.” Society points the finger at the victim’s clothes, rather than the assaulter. Women are blamed for being objectified. Interestingly, advertisements, movies, television shows, and musical artists use this objectification to sell their product.
When individuals are objectified, they are seen as less moral, less intelligent, less human and given less empathy. When an individual is seen as less human, the likelihood of committing violent acts against them increases – they become part of an outgroup. For example, during wartime, violence is justified because enemy countries are considered “the other”.

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08/20/2022

The fight to end is ongoing and we need YOU if we're going to win it.
Every 3 hours a woman is murdered in South Africa. Stand united with us as we pay tribute to women and girls by raising awareness and commitment to ending GBV for all our communities.
This tribute is brought to you in collaboration with Roy Jones Jr & Jodi Solomon Boxing and King Africa Radio TV
Get your tickets at https://www.quicket.co.za/events/183157-seconds-out-white-collar-boxing-an-entertainment/?fbclid=IwAR3Ahk1_2NAWSkNt8Aa-Ouar-uGBF5S4leq0yrOaU7YVKtzQhH2H5y59LVQ #/

08/18/2022

Have you got your tickets....!!! https://bit.ly/Tributetowomenandgirls
We are changing the narrative by showcasing the difference between a combative sport with rules and non-sensical violence. In tribute to women and girls, participating boxers have taken the TRC Pledge to End Gender Based Violence where they live. The TRC pledge breaks the silence around GBV and grows commitment to taking action to end GBV. Our boxers will stand as influencers on the day, and their pledges will be played before they enter the ring. TRC Founder, Khalil Osiris Khalil Osiris says, "The fact is, accountability in the fight to end GBV lies primarily with men. Events like these give us the opportunity to raise awareness about the impact of toxic masculinity and, hopefully, will encourage more men and young boys to take the TRC Pledge to end the violence against women and girls where they live."

We have 9 exciting fights lined up as well as a performance by popular artist, Tamar Dey. Our guest Judges include current ABU and Boxing South Africa Heavy Weight Title Holder, Chris Thompson and award-winning Actress, Zikhona Bali.

Attendees will take the TRC Pledge as a community and have the opportunity to record their pledges.

Seconds Out: A Tribute to Women and Girls is brought to you by Roy Jones Jr & Jodi Solomon Boxing, Truth & Reconciliation Conversations, and King Africa Radio TV

On August 28th , Roy Jones Jr and Jodi Solomon Boxing, TRC ( Truth and Reconciliations Conversations) and King Africa Radio will partner for Seconds Out " A Tribute to Women and Girls". We have 9 exciting fights lined up for you, as well as , a performance by one of South Africa`s local artists. We....

08/12/2022

"Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. We often tell children to follow the “golden rule”: treat others how you want to be treated. However, through our childhoods and adulthoods, we often find ourselves placing our own needs in front of the needs of others. It is important to model appropriate behaviors and provide language for children when they do not want others to invade their personal space. Providing these opportunities within the classroom environment will allow children to have healthy alternatives to negative emotions, which they may externalize through aggressive behaviors without a healthy outlet.

We often expect children to provide physical affection such as hugs or kisses without considering whether or not that is their preference. If an adult wants to say goodbye to a child with a hug or a kiss, they may feel entitled to affection, and their expectations may not take the child’s wishes or comfort into account.
Developing an emotional vocabulary is essential in the formation of empathy. Preschool teachers should implement the practice of naming and identifying emotions. It should be discussed when a child is hungry, sick, angry, frustrated, sad, and happy. Saying things like: “You seem to be really upset right now. Can you think of a reason you might feel this way?” Talking through emotions gives a child the vocabulary to articulate why they might be feeling the way they are and shows them that it is okay and essential to talk about feelings. Children are often inadvertently taught to suppress their feelings. They are told, “don’t be scared,” “don’t cry,” “there’s nothing to worry about.” While these statements are likely intended to assuage a negative emotion, it stifles the child’s future emotional expression. By encouraging children to talk about their emotions, they can process them, reinforcing that other people care about how they are feeling."

By Rachel Goluboff, Clinic Psych PhD student