Women of Color in the Civil Rights Movement

Dr. Joyce McNickels While Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., may feature prominently in curriculum for Black History Month, few students are familiar with the extraordinary history of the women who fought for civil rights and expanded American democracy. Dr. McNickles will...

International Exchange Essential for Mutual Understanding

“International educational exchange is the most significant current project designed to continue the process of humanizing mankind [humankind] to the point, we would hope, that men[and women] can learn to live in peace-eventually even to cooperate in constructive...

Social Justice Happy Hour

Join us this semester for our Social Justice Happy Hours. These informal evenings provide an opportunity to get inspired and to network with teachers interested in peace and justice education.  Appetizers are on us. So mark your calendars and join us.  Now more than...

Remembering our Nonviolent History

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”                                                                                                         -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  About fifty people...

Everyday Strategies for Building Peace in the New Year

On New Year’s Eve, eight Worcester leaders reflected on strategies for building peace in 2017 at Community Voices of Peace, a First Night program held at the First Unitarian Church in Worcester.  It was a wonderful way to begin the new year. The evening’s...

Remembering Dr. Richard Seder

The Center for Nonviolent Solutions mourns the passing of longtime friend and supporter, Dr. Richard Seder, who was tireless in his work to build trust and harmony between Israelis and Palestinians. His obituary is available at this...