Racial Healing through Community Art by Tia Richardson Adapted from versions first published in Kenosha News and  Visionary Viewpoints One day, I visited the Kenosha Civil War Museum and was struck by the exhibit with the standing bronze sculptures of soldiers representing different wars the U.S. has fought. The lifelike appearances, their interactions and the nature of their interactions ( listening and sharing ). There were groupings from all the wars the U.S. has fought. The tailoring of the uniforms belonging to different branches in the display cases; the food cans, noting every meticulous detail and thought that had to go into planning a war effort. From how soldiers receive their meals and rations, to the type and color of boots they wear (Afghanistan combat boots match the desert sand) – to the cooperation and collaboration it takes to actually do war – with skill. Do I really think anybody wins in war, or any fight or conflict for that matter? The US won wars to gain...

Imagining America: Practicing the Worlds We Want Presenting 'Community Healing through Art: Rockford Taking Flight'in Las Cruces, NM Check out Imagining America's online program to see all the imaginative, inspirational and creative offerings during their three-day conference. 'Community Healing Through Art: Rockford Taking Flight' is a presentation and film screening that will happen Friday, October 3. After the film audience members will have a chance to engage in a talkback around the topic of 'safe passage', psychologically and emotionally, using the healing framework developed by Tia of 'Challenges, Choices, Future'.   Full program >> visit