Announcing year-round discussions on Dr. King’s vision and actions

Here in Paradise Valley, discussions on the vision of Doctor Martin Luther King Junior’s vision for our nation and for the world are not just a program that happens on single day. Through a series of regular events, we have the opportunity for year round discussions.

The first series is a weekly series called “Contributing to the discourses of society by addressing the most challenging issues in our lives.” It’s held almost every Friday at 7:00 pm in the community room where the MLK luncheon is held. The first one following the luncheon is on Friday, February 1^st (except for the last Friday of each month when a different organization holds an open forum on unrelated topics, the discussions are held every Friday). The dynamics of these discussion comes from each participant, who contributes his or her own perspectives, culture and/or beliefs. Everyone is welcome, regardless of religious, political, or any other cultural belief.

Examples of topics for discussion include:

• Achieving Inner Happiness 
• Healing Racism
• Understanding the present challenges in our lives and being engaged with practical tools to foster a purposeful personal, family, and community,  promoting unity, and alleviating frustration and suffering.   
• The appropriate attitude toward the present conditions in our lives.  
• Offering practical solutions and perspectives in a divided, toxic and confused environment.

The second series of discussions is a monthly get together at the home of rotating Paradise Valley resident hosts, on a Sunday, that features noted guest speakers and discussion facilitators. The general topic is “Healing Racism”.

-Both series of discussions require RSVP-