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MHRC reports progress on community "No Hate on My Plate" pilot and facilitator training
Summary
Commissioners described a six-month pilot of community conversations (branded "No Hate on My Plate" and using the Millions of Conversations model), reported strong public participation, announced facilitator training and multiple summer events, and requested volunteers to help staff and promote events.
Commissioners reported on the ongoing six-month pilot series of community conversations, described at the meeting as a proof-of-concept using the Millions of Conversations facilitation model and branded locally as "No Hate on My Plate."
Commissioners and staff said four conversations have taken place so far, with five more scheduled through the summer. Staff and volunteer facilitators are being trained using a facilitator training session; the commission announced a training via Zoom on June 16 and asked commissioners and community members to register. One staff member said roughly 30 people had signed up to be facilitators.
Commission staff and commissioners described strong public turnout and engagement. "People come in not sure of what to expect and they step 2 or 3 steps inside of the door," a commissioner said, adding that attendees often stayed and later returned for additional sessions. The commission reported partnerships with American Baptist College, the Faith and Culture Center, Kingdom Café and Thistle Farms as venue or outreach partners.
The commission also listed upcoming related events: a June 18 No Hate event at Jerusalem Rebar, a June 20 invite-only event at the National Museum of African American Music, a July 8 session in East Nashville, a July 12 event at Hadley Park (in conjunction with the 37208 fund), and a June 25 ice cream social justice event at the 37208 Community Building. Commissioners asked volunteers to register in advance, and staff said they would circulate registration links.
No formal vote was taken; the item was informational and intended to mobilize commissioners and community volunteers for outreach and facilitation.
