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Boulder human relations commission advances planning for ‘difficult dialogues’ series with CU and community partners
Summary
At its June 17 meeting, the Boulder Human Relations Commission discussed partnering with University of Colorado Boulder and community organizers to pilot a ‘difficult dialogues’ series—centered initially on Israel–Gaza tensions—and directed staff to continue planning and return with a proposal.
At its June 17 meeting, the Boulder Human Relations Commission discussed partnering with University of Colorado Boulder and community members to pilot a “difficult dialogues” series using an ‘Interview Game’ and theater-based formats to address rising local tensions around Israel–Gaza and other topics.
The discussion followed a public comment from resident Mark, who urged the commission to act quickly. “It is so urgently needed,” Mark said, and recommended the commission consider partnering with CU as a trusted partner and to run a trial sooner rather than later.
Commissioners and staff described recent meetings with Dr. Jennifer Ho at CU and Ami, the creator of the Interview Game, and outlined several possible formats: a public kickoff event that could include theater or performances, a series of facilitated dialogues using the…
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