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Washington, D.C.
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The Association for Conflict Resolution will honor
Rev. Nelson Johnson and Joyce Johnson with
Marvin E. Johnson Diversity and Equity Award at its
9th Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, October 7-10,
2009.
The award winners were nominated for the honor based
on their organization of the Greensboro Truth and
Reconciliation Commission, the first such commission
in the United States, and their history of creating
change through diverse aspects of restorative
justice.
The Marvin E. Johnson Award recognizes a sustained,
outstanding contribution or a specific extraordinary
achievement that has enhanced diversity and equity
within an area of society. The honor recognizes
dedicated leadership, compassion and passionate
advocacy of individuals who have successfully
contributed to removing barriers or obstacles to
full and equal participation at various aspects of
society, bridging divides and expanding diversity.
Rev. Nelson and Joyce Johnson have been involved in
creating positive change and restorative justice for
the homeless, street gangs, immigrants, youth, low
wage workers, seniors and many others in need of
social justice. In 2004, the Johnsons launched and
experiment to deal with the confusion, hurt, blame
and injustice rooted in "the Greensboro Massacre," a
labor and civil rights march that Nelson led, which
resulted in five deaths. Their Truth and
Reconciliation Commission has given voice to the
grievances that kept their community in moving
forward, bringing labor, women's, civic and
religious groups to the table to improve the lives
of the disenfranchised.
The Association for Conflict Resolution’s 9th Annual
Conference theme is “Convening the Whole of
Community: Integrating Approaches and Practices to
Address Conflicts in a Chaotic World.” The
conference will be held at the Hilton Atlanta in
Atlanta, Ga. For more information, visit
www.acrnet.org or call (202) 464-9700.
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Calendar Listing
Association for Conflict Resolution’s
9th Annual Conference, “Convening ‘Whole
of Community’: Integrating Approaches and Practices
to Address Conflicts in a Chaotic World:
October 7-10, 2009
Atlanta, GA
For more information including registration, details
about the more than 100 unique workshops, and events
being held:
http://acrnet.org/conferences/ac09/index.htm
About the Association for Conflict Resolution
The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) is the
professional organization dedicated to enhancing the
practice and public understanding of conflict
resolution. ACR represents and serves a diverse
national and international audience that includes
approximately 5,000 mediators, arbitrators,
facilitators, educators, and others involved in the
field of conflict resolution. ACR also publishes
Conflict Resolution Quarterly Journal and
ACResolution. For more information about ACR,
visit
http://www.ACRnet.org. |
