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title: "Race & Racism Space for Listening & Being Heard - Center for Nonviolent Communication"
description: "Dian Killian's session, supported by the NVC Academy, delves into racism with empathetic listening, offering a safe space for sharing and fostering understanding. It underscores empathy's role in addressing racism and white supremacy, promoting deep connection and social change."
url: "https://www.cnvc.org/video-library/race-racism-space-for-listening-being-heard"
date: "2026-09-19T19:01:41+00:00"
language: "en-US"
---

#  Race & Racism Space for Listening & Being Heard

**Dian Killian** - Length: 42m - English

**Topic Areas:** Diversity, Parenting & Family, Social Change

In a powerful session led by Dian Killian, participants gathered to explore the urgent and impactful themes of racism through empathetic listening and expression. This group empathy session provided a safe space for individuals to share and hear each other's experiences, fostering understanding and support. The event highlighted the importance of empathy in navigating the challenges of racism and white supremacy, offering a platform for deep connection and social change. Killian's initiative, supported by the NVC Academy, emphasized the role of empathy in healing and action, encouraging participants to engage deeply with the subject and each other.

TOPIC AREAS:  **Diversity, Education, Social Change, Parenting & Family**