New Pathways Labs
Curated by Gwendolyn VanSant
Moderated by Aseante Renee and Gwendolyn VanSant
Launching May 18th, 2020 New Pathways Labs are focused on community convening, co-creation, and action! Each lab will reference one or more of BRIDGE’s New Pathways 2020 Talks.
How Talks and Labs Work Together
In alignment with BRIDGE’s mission of advancing equity and justice and promoting mutual understanding and acceptance, all New Pathways Talks are free and accessible to all (and will remain so). New Pathways Labs are an additional BRIDGE offering (pricing below), 50% of the proceeds of which we will use to provide direct support to our community members. These two-hour Labs are opportunities to engage more deeply with the material in our New Pathways Talks and interact with other participants. We will share practical ideas and tools and make space for smaller “breakthrough” sessions. The core objective with Labs? Roll up your sleeves, dig in to deeper learning, and build an even larger professional network. Ultimately, our hope is that you will use these New Pathways Labs to connect with each other and catalyze change while caring for yourselves, your workplaces, and your communities!
These are spaces built for emerging work within our urgent context of change! Remember we are creating a new normal-- not returning to normal!
They will be a hybrid lab that will start as a think tank and be as interactive as our participants can tolerate! Lean in and join us! Everyone is invited ---ALL voices are needed! Action plans will be the outcome!
Moderated by Aseante Renee and Gwendolyn VanSant
Launching May 18th, 2020 New Pathways Labs are focused on community convening, co-creation, and action! Each lab will reference one or more of BRIDGE’s New Pathways 2020 Talks.
How Talks and Labs Work Together
In alignment with BRIDGE’s mission of advancing equity and justice and promoting mutual understanding and acceptance, all New Pathways Talks are free and accessible to all (and will remain so). New Pathways Labs are an additional BRIDGE offering (pricing below), 50% of the proceeds of which we will use to provide direct support to our community members. These two-hour Labs are opportunities to engage more deeply with the material in our New Pathways Talks and interact with other participants. We will share practical ideas and tools and make space for smaller “breakthrough” sessions. The core objective with Labs? Roll up your sleeves, dig in to deeper learning, and build an even larger professional network. Ultimately, our hope is that you will use these New Pathways Labs to connect with each other and catalyze change while caring for yourselves, your workplaces, and your communities!
These are spaces built for emerging work within our urgent context of change! Remember we are creating a new normal-- not returning to normal!
They will be a hybrid lab that will start as a think tank and be as interactive as our participants can tolerate! Lean in and join us! Everyone is invited ---ALL voices are needed! Action plans will be the outcome!
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If you need help with registration, you can contact JV: [email protected], or text 413-429-7735.
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6:30 PM 5.21
Whose stories are emerging? ~ Jenn Smith (Berkshire Eagle), Dawn Meredith Simmons (Front Porch) , Setsuko Winchester (Yellow Bowl Project, former NPR producer); and Susan Witt (Schumacher Center for New Economics)
As a supplement to reporter Jenn Smith’s New Pathways talk on the role of local journalism and personal storytelling during COVID-19, join Jenn Smith, Setsuko Winchester (The Yellow Bowl Project), and Susan Witt (The Schumacher Center for New Economics) for an expanded conversation on whose stories are emerging in the media now, what stories we need, and how we can encourage media representation and deeper storytelling in the future.
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89155657492?pwd=L1JWWWlPN3IxOHUwTk0zbFd5ZDZnZz09
Meeting ID: 891 5565 7492 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathway Talks:
Jenn Smith, Stephanie Wright
9:30 AM 5.22
Strategies for Local and Sustainable Economies ~ Jenn Salinetti (Woven Roots), Greg Watson (Schumacher Center for New Economics), Anna Gilbert-Muhammad (NOFA-MA Northeastern Organic Farmer Association), and Dr. Chenzira Kahina (UVI Cultural Center)
This will be a dynamic talk on food justice and the local economy. We will also hear from Greg Watson the journey to community development with gentrification NOT being synonymous with displacement. Dr Kahina Davis will share sustainability efforts in her local community of the Virgin Islands post hurricane and now during COVID-19 and beyond.
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84555622367?pwd=eGEyV2U1M1pxRmo5UkxKN2FtVlpvZz09
Meeting ID: 845 5562 2367 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathways Talks:
Jenn Salinetti
Watch our 2021 Video to see how we expanded on this local work!
1:30PM 5.22
Who is caring for the economic survival of our Black and Brown Communities? ~ Malia Lazu (Berkshire Bank), Shirley Edgerton (City of Pittsfield and NAACP), Dawn Meredith Simmons (Company One) and John Lewis (Black Economic Agenda- Berkshires)
Due to systemic and cultural inequities, Black and Brown communities have been exponentially impacted by COVID-19 in health and economic ways. Come learn about strategies to support and repair on a social and economic level.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88071166080?pwd=eERsTzdnNzdZUTBsT29aa0tVVHM4QT09Meeting ID: 880 7116 6080 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathways Talks:
Malia Lazu, Andre Henry: Alexandra Dest
7:30PM 5.22
Social Justice In Action: Trivia Night (Social Hour with BRIDGE)
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/317055870?pwd=M3YxTDNrd0d6a0Y3dUQ4aktZc3Brdz09
Meeting ID: 317 055 870 Password: 913276
9:30 AM Saturday 5.23
Investing in our Future ~ Erika Allison (Willow Investments for Loving Change), Josie Greene (Crane Foundation), Tuti B. Scott (Tides and Changemaker Strategies), Tracy Gray (we are enough. and the22fund), Alexandra Dest (Willow Investments for Loving Change) with Aseante Renee
Bringing heart-centered leadership to our finances and how we use our money helps us create the world we want to see. But how do we do this exactly when we speak about social justice and gender lens investing? As a supplement to the Willow Investments team’s New Pathways talk on investing in our future, this lab is your opportunity to continue the conversation with thought leaders Tracy Gray, Alexandra Dest, Josie Greene, Aseante Renee, and Tuti B. Scott.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82640732342?pwd=dHZPcmRxelVDTWUvUHg2em1kbE0rdz09
Meeting ID: 826 4073 2342 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathways Talks:
Erika Allison, Alexandra Dest, Tracy Gray coming soon!
1:30 PM SUNDAY 5.24
New Pathways Action Lab: Open Discussion: Probing and Digging Deeper towards Action!
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88914860427?pwd=R3ZtYXJRa2YxZWx4Y0wxbU45THFEQT09
Meeting ID: 889 1486 0427 Password: VISION2020
BRIDGE and its accountability members join with community members and New Pathways participants to develop action plan.
6:30 PM Thurs 5.28
Resilience, pt. 1: Embodying Values panel ~Dr. Maria Sirois, Kristen vanGinhoven (WAM Theatre), Carmen Silva (BRIDGE) and Toni Bergins (JourneyDance)
Finding our resilience to move forward and through challenging times while doing the work of transforming systems takes courage and skill. We will explore elements of embodying our values and strengths to work towards equity and change.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88331185987?pwd=YTJ5UVgzN0JmaGZMTnZYangxbktwdz09
Meeting ID: 883 3118 5987 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathways Talks:
Dr. Maria Sirois, Carmen Baker, Toni Bergins
9:30 AM Friday 5.29
Equity and Inclusion: Showing Respect and Care for People and Teams & Tips on Remote Work ~ Jennifer Williams & Gwendolyn VanSant
Unfortunately, in an effort to save resources, many organizations have delayed their equity and inclusion efforts after COVID-19 struck. As a supplement to DE&I Expert Jennifer L. Williams’ New Pathways talk on weaving HR meets DE&I during and after COVID-19, join Williams and Gwendolyn VanSant for an expanded conversation on how to approach equity and inclusion efforts during the remainder of this public health crisis while working remotely from home.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81133042034?pwd=allneEUxblFJeGExdVhRT2tJT3FHZz09
Meeting ID: 811 3304 2034 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathways Talks:
Newell Eaton, Jennifer Williams
1:30 PM Friday 5.29
Leading Change ~ Pascal Renders (Executive Coach), Amber Chand (Visionary Coach) , Andrea Harrington (Berkshire County District Attorney) & Newell Eaton (Leadership Coach)
Grappling with massive shifts like COVID-19 is challenging. It’s even more challenging in the way it exacerbates systemic inequities that severely impact some communities more than ever. As a supplement to Newell Eaton’s New Pathways Talk on navigating times of transition and chaos, join Eaton alongside visionary coaches and thought leaders Amber Chand and I’in Purwati on how to resource yourself to lead change even during these unpredictable times.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83599788995?pwd=ODczWGdVcENXTC9CUm54Z2JOL1ZtZz09
Meeting ID: 835 9978 8995 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathways Talks:
Pascal Renders, Newell Eaton, JV Hampton- VanSant, Andrea Harrington:
7:30PM 5.29
Social Justice In Action: Trivia Night (Social Hour with BRIDGE)
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/317055870?pwd=M3YxTDNrd0d6a0Y3dUQ4aktZc3Brdz09
Meeting ID: 317 055 870 Password: 913276
10:00 AM Sat 5.30
Resilience, pt. 2: The Oxygen Mask ~ Dr. Keeley Verrett, Jahaira M. DeAlto and Antoine Alston with Dr. Lara Setti
Okay resilience comes in all FORMS-- we need to transcend the need eventually to ever need to be resilient! In the meantime, let's take a breath and speak about health literacy and awareness and practice self-care in an intentional way!
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81225130982?pwd=bmV5NnBvWVpDdmx4MUZ0aTdUakxqdz09
Meeting ID: 812 2513 0982 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathways Talks:
Shameeka Mattis-Pinard, Dr. Lara Setti, Gloria Escobar (Carmen Silva + Maria Sirois + Jennifer Williams):
1:30 PM Sat 5.30
New Pathways Lab: Mobilize Together!
A lab facilitated by Aseante Renee and Gwendolyn VanSant to create new action plans in our workplaces, neighborhoods, and communities.
BRIDGE and its accountability members join for the second round with community members and New Pathways participants to develop action plan.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85267495250?pwd=VHA3bi9RN255cERSODRBc1JpY2kxZz09
Meeting ID: 852 6749 5250 Password: VISION2020
WATCH ALL NEW PATHWAYS TALKS!
6:30 PM Thurs 6.4 at TRJ
How to Be Actively Anti-Racist: Decenter and Deconstruct the System of Whiteness ~Andre Henry, Gwendolyn VanSant, Christopher MacDonald Dennis, I’in Purwanti (Social Change Agent) with Tim Likarish and Aseante Renee
During this time of Reconstruction, gather to discover mobilizing as anti-racists who learn to first center Blackness and de-center Whiteness while mobilizing in community through an organizing lens.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87033268370?pwd=cGVoYi9hcU9lVC9sNVQrM3o2S0NZQT09
Meeting ID: 870 3326 8370 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathways Talks:
Andre Henry, Malia Lazu, Andrea Harrington
7:30PM 6.5
Social Justice In Action: Trivia Night (Social Hour with BRIDGE)
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/317055870?pwd=M3YxTDNrd0d6a0Y3dUQ4aktZc3Brdz09
Meeting ID: 317 055 870 Password: 913276
Whose stories are emerging? ~ Jenn Smith (Berkshire Eagle), Dawn Meredith Simmons (Front Porch) , Setsuko Winchester (Yellow Bowl Project, former NPR producer); and Susan Witt (Schumacher Center for New Economics)
As a supplement to reporter Jenn Smith’s New Pathways talk on the role of local journalism and personal storytelling during COVID-19, join Jenn Smith, Setsuko Winchester (The Yellow Bowl Project), and Susan Witt (The Schumacher Center for New Economics) for an expanded conversation on whose stories are emerging in the media now, what stories we need, and how we can encourage media representation and deeper storytelling in the future.
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89155657492?pwd=L1JWWWlPN3IxOHUwTk0zbFd5ZDZnZz09
Meeting ID: 891 5565 7492 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathway Talks:
Jenn Smith, Stephanie Wright
9:30 AM 5.22
Strategies for Local and Sustainable Economies ~ Jenn Salinetti (Woven Roots), Greg Watson (Schumacher Center for New Economics), Anna Gilbert-Muhammad (NOFA-MA Northeastern Organic Farmer Association), and Dr. Chenzira Kahina (UVI Cultural Center)
This will be a dynamic talk on food justice and the local economy. We will also hear from Greg Watson the journey to community development with gentrification NOT being synonymous with displacement. Dr Kahina Davis will share sustainability efforts in her local community of the Virgin Islands post hurricane and now during COVID-19 and beyond.
Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84555622367?pwd=eGEyV2U1M1pxRmo5UkxKN2FtVlpvZz09
Meeting ID: 845 5562 2367 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathways Talks:
Jenn Salinetti
Watch our 2021 Video to see how we expanded on this local work!
1:30PM 5.22
Who is caring for the economic survival of our Black and Brown Communities? ~ Malia Lazu (Berkshire Bank), Shirley Edgerton (City of Pittsfield and NAACP), Dawn Meredith Simmons (Company One) and John Lewis (Black Economic Agenda- Berkshires)
Due to systemic and cultural inequities, Black and Brown communities have been exponentially impacted by COVID-19 in health and economic ways. Come learn about strategies to support and repair on a social and economic level.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88071166080?pwd=eERsTzdnNzdZUTBsT29aa0tVVHM4QT09Meeting ID: 880 7116 6080 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathways Talks:
Malia Lazu, Andre Henry: Alexandra Dest
7:30PM 5.22
Social Justice In Action: Trivia Night (Social Hour with BRIDGE)
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/317055870?pwd=M3YxTDNrd0d6a0Y3dUQ4aktZc3Brdz09
Meeting ID: 317 055 870 Password: 913276
9:30 AM Saturday 5.23
Investing in our Future ~ Erika Allison (Willow Investments for Loving Change), Josie Greene (Crane Foundation), Tuti B. Scott (Tides and Changemaker Strategies), Tracy Gray (we are enough. and the22fund), Alexandra Dest (Willow Investments for Loving Change) with Aseante Renee
Bringing heart-centered leadership to our finances and how we use our money helps us create the world we want to see. But how do we do this exactly when we speak about social justice and gender lens investing? As a supplement to the Willow Investments team’s New Pathways talk on investing in our future, this lab is your opportunity to continue the conversation with thought leaders Tracy Gray, Alexandra Dest, Josie Greene, Aseante Renee, and Tuti B. Scott.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82640732342?pwd=dHZPcmRxelVDTWUvUHg2em1kbE0rdz09
Meeting ID: 826 4073 2342 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathways Talks:
Erika Allison, Alexandra Dest, Tracy Gray coming soon!
1:30 PM SUNDAY 5.24
New Pathways Action Lab: Open Discussion: Probing and Digging Deeper towards Action!
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88914860427?pwd=R3ZtYXJRa2YxZWx4Y0wxbU45THFEQT09
Meeting ID: 889 1486 0427 Password: VISION2020
BRIDGE and its accountability members join with community members and New Pathways participants to develop action plan.
6:30 PM Thurs 5.28
Resilience, pt. 1: Embodying Values panel ~Dr. Maria Sirois, Kristen vanGinhoven (WAM Theatre), Carmen Silva (BRIDGE) and Toni Bergins (JourneyDance)
Finding our resilience to move forward and through challenging times while doing the work of transforming systems takes courage and skill. We will explore elements of embodying our values and strengths to work towards equity and change.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88331185987?pwd=YTJ5UVgzN0JmaGZMTnZYangxbktwdz09
Meeting ID: 883 3118 5987 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathways Talks:
Dr. Maria Sirois, Carmen Baker, Toni Bergins
9:30 AM Friday 5.29
Equity and Inclusion: Showing Respect and Care for People and Teams & Tips on Remote Work ~ Jennifer Williams & Gwendolyn VanSant
Unfortunately, in an effort to save resources, many organizations have delayed their equity and inclusion efforts after COVID-19 struck. As a supplement to DE&I Expert Jennifer L. Williams’ New Pathways talk on weaving HR meets DE&I during and after COVID-19, join Williams and Gwendolyn VanSant for an expanded conversation on how to approach equity and inclusion efforts during the remainder of this public health crisis while working remotely from home.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81133042034?pwd=allneEUxblFJeGExdVhRT2tJT3FHZz09
Meeting ID: 811 3304 2034 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathways Talks:
Newell Eaton, Jennifer Williams
1:30 PM Friday 5.29
Leading Change ~ Pascal Renders (Executive Coach), Amber Chand (Visionary Coach) , Andrea Harrington (Berkshire County District Attorney) & Newell Eaton (Leadership Coach)
Grappling with massive shifts like COVID-19 is challenging. It’s even more challenging in the way it exacerbates systemic inequities that severely impact some communities more than ever. As a supplement to Newell Eaton’s New Pathways Talk on navigating times of transition and chaos, join Eaton alongside visionary coaches and thought leaders Amber Chand and I’in Purwati on how to resource yourself to lead change even during these unpredictable times.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83599788995?pwd=ODczWGdVcENXTC9CUm54Z2JOL1ZtZz09
Meeting ID: 835 9978 8995 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathways Talks:
Pascal Renders, Newell Eaton, JV Hampton- VanSant, Andrea Harrington:
7:30PM 5.29
Social Justice In Action: Trivia Night (Social Hour with BRIDGE)
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/317055870?pwd=M3YxTDNrd0d6a0Y3dUQ4aktZc3Brdz09
Meeting ID: 317 055 870 Password: 913276
10:00 AM Sat 5.30
Resilience, pt. 2: The Oxygen Mask ~ Dr. Keeley Verrett, Jahaira M. DeAlto and Antoine Alston with Dr. Lara Setti
Okay resilience comes in all FORMS-- we need to transcend the need eventually to ever need to be resilient! In the meantime, let's take a breath and speak about health literacy and awareness and practice self-care in an intentional way!
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81225130982?pwd=bmV5NnBvWVpDdmx4MUZ0aTdUakxqdz09
Meeting ID: 812 2513 0982 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathways Talks:
Shameeka Mattis-Pinard, Dr. Lara Setti, Gloria Escobar (Carmen Silva + Maria Sirois + Jennifer Williams):
1:30 PM Sat 5.30
New Pathways Lab: Mobilize Together!
A lab facilitated by Aseante Renee and Gwendolyn VanSant to create new action plans in our workplaces, neighborhoods, and communities.
BRIDGE and its accountability members join for the second round with community members and New Pathways participants to develop action plan.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85267495250?pwd=VHA3bi9RN255cERSODRBc1JpY2kxZz09
Meeting ID: 852 6749 5250 Password: VISION2020
WATCH ALL NEW PATHWAYS TALKS!
6:30 PM Thurs 6.4 at TRJ
How to Be Actively Anti-Racist: Decenter and Deconstruct the System of Whiteness ~Andre Henry, Gwendolyn VanSant, Christopher MacDonald Dennis, I’in Purwanti (Social Change Agent) with Tim Likarish and Aseante Renee
During this time of Reconstruction, gather to discover mobilizing as anti-racists who learn to first center Blackness and de-center Whiteness while mobilizing in community through an organizing lens.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87033268370?pwd=cGVoYi9hcU9lVC9sNVQrM3o2S0NZQT09
Meeting ID: 870 3326 8370 Password: VISION2020
Watch New Pathways Talks:
Andre Henry, Malia Lazu, Andrea Harrington
7:30PM 6.5
Social Justice In Action: Trivia Night (Social Hour with BRIDGE)
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/317055870?pwd=M3YxTDNrd0d6a0Y3dUQ4aktZc3Brdz09
Meeting ID: 317 055 870 Password: 913276
Sponsorship Opportunities
We enthusiastically invite and welcome you to make a donation in support of this unique and timely program. Donate your financial resources (or your resources of time and skills) and send us your logo or names as you would like to be listed as a sponsor! Contact [email protected] for questions.
Where does your support go?
- To date- May 22, 2020, we have made five deliveries of 78 unique families totaling 260 people.
- We’ve provided masks, cleaning and hygiene related supplies, gas, food, pharmacy items, gift cards, hot meals, fresh farm meat and veggies, food, caring calls to elders, etc.
- 90% of the families we’ve served are Black and Brown families, and all are exponentially “vulnerable” in this pandemic! We make a point to continue to support our local businesses, farmers, etc. and prioritize women-, queer- and POC-owned, led, and run businesses!
Registration details coming soon! Sign up here for more info.
New Pathways Labs: 9 Sessions + 2 (Bonus) Action Labs
BRIDGE Members: $25/session ($225)/participant
Non-members: $30/session ($270)/participant
Where does your support go?
- To date, we have made deliveries to 75 unique families totaling 247 people. Paying for this education for oneself supports the education being available to all and helps feed and house many vulnerable families in our communities.
- We’ve provided masks, cleaning and hygiene related supplies, gas, food, pharmacy items, gift cards, hot meals, fresh farm meat and veggies, food, etc.
- 90% of the families we’ve served are Black and Brown families, and all are exponentially “vulnerable” in this pandemic! We make a point to continue to support our local businesses, farmers, etc. and prioritize women-, queer- and POC-owned, led, and run businesses!
Sliding Scale can apply. Write to [email protected]! Invoices will follow or you can register on eventbrite links above--and pay online.
"The educational zoom sessions hosted by BRIDGE have been described as the gold standard in content and execution, providing seamless and engaging sessions." -- Community feedback on the New Pathways Lab Sessions