VA – Richmond
CTTT-RVA facilitates the “courageous, clumsy and often uncomfortable” conversations on race by creating a safe space for constructive dialogue, implementing circle process, restorative language and peace-building principles. Inspired by the vision of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in his “I Have a Dream” speech, CTTT-RVA explores the challenges of reaching across racial, political and societal lines literally at the dinner table - breaking down barriers and building bridges. Coming To The Table - RVA is our area's local chapter of a national organization founded in 2006 on the campus of Eastern Mennonite University.
Coming To The Table - RVA helps people learn how to engage in these courageous and clumsy and sometimes uncomfortable conversations around the table at home, at school and in the workplace. Our table has four legs - (1) Uncovering history, (2) Making connections, (3) Working toward healing and (4) Taking action to dismantle systems of oppression. Each leg provides stability for our mission of racial healing. CTTT-RVA is dedicated to promoting racial equity and social justice, and to teaching others how to do this as well.
CTTT-RVA was founded by Martha Rollins and Danita Rountree Green in 2014, beginning with small “listening luncheons”, and is now in 2019 the largest and most active and dynamic (so we're told!) chapter in the nation, with as many as 80 people meeting monthly for dinner and small group events and with nearly 700 people on our mailing list. We have two monthly dinner gatherings (and another in development) as well as a movie circle, a book circle, a "just for fun" circle and various working groups (reparations, food, hospitality, others) and special events, all focused on cultivating authentic relationships, learning, growing and healing together, and ultimately dismantling racism in the Richmond, VA metro area and beyond. We invite you to join us in person at one or more of our many events and CLICK HERE to get on our mailing list to receive our monthly newsletter. WE WELCOME YOU....with all of your questions, uncertainties and misgivings and with your open mind and heart!
See a sampling of our upcoming meetings at the bottom of this page. For a complete list of upcoming events, CLICK HERE to go to the CTTT-RVA Events page. You can also join our Facebook Group, CTTT-RVA, to engage with other local members, stay up to date on local events, webinars and information
PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to join the CTTT-RVA Affiliate Group, and be added to our email list for future events, we request that you first become a member of CTTT.
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[formidable id=38]Upcoming Group Events:
Fourth Monday Movie Circle: Richmond, VA
CTTT-RVA 4th Monday Movie Circle CTTT-RVA welcomes you to join us for our upcoming 4th Monday "Virtual" Zoom Movie Circle. When you RSVP, you'll receive info about a pre-determined movie to watch ahead of our gathering. We look forward to your participation! Questions? Please CLICK HERE to learn more, or complete the form at the […]
“Cousins” Authors Virtual Book Event
Cousins authors Betty Kilby-Baldwin and Phoebe Kilby featured in Virtual Book Event sponsored by Richmond Public Library and the CTTT affiliate group in Richmond
Fourth Wednesday Gathering: Richmond, VA
CTTT-RVA 4th Wednesday Gathering: Racism At Work - The RAW Truth Speaker Series CTTT-RVA welcomes you to join us for our upcoming 4th Wednesday "Virtual" Zoom meeting. We look forward to your participation! Questions? Please CLICK HERE to learn more, or complete the form at the bottom of that page to contact us. Thanks!
2nd Thursday Book Circle: Richmond, VA
CTTT-RVA 2nd Thursday Education For Action Book Circle CTTT-RVA welcomes you to join us for our upcoming 2nd Thursday "Virtual" Zoom meeting. We look forward to your participation! Questions? Please CLICK HERE to learn more, or complete the form at the bottom of that page to contact us. Thanks!
Third Tuesday Gathering: Richmond, VA
CTTT-RVA 3rd Tuesday Gathering for Conversation CTTT-RVA welcomes you to join us for our upcoming 3rd Tues "Virtual" Zoom meeting. We look forward to your participation! Questions? Please CLICK HERE to learn more, or complete the form at the bottom of that page to contact us. Thanks!
Fourth Monday Movie Circle: Richmond, VA
CTTT-RVA 4th Monday Movie Circle CTTT-RVA welcomes you to join us for our upcoming 4th Monday "Virtual" Zoom Movie Circle. When you RSVP, you'll receive info about a pre-determined movie to watch ahead of our gathering. We look forward to your participation! Questions? Please CLICK HERE to learn more, or complete the form at the […]
Fourth Wednesday Gathering: Richmond, VA
CTTT-RVA 4th Wednesday Gathering: Racism At Work - The RAW Truth Speaker Series CTTT-RVA welcomes you to join us for our upcoming 4th Wednesday "Virtual" Zoom meeting. We look forward to your participation! Questions? Please CLICK HERE to learn more, or complete the form at the bottom of that page to contact us. Thanks!
4th Thursday Book Circle: Richmond, VA
CTTT-RVA 4th Thursday Reading for Change Book Circle CTTT-RVA welcomes you to join us for our upcoming 4th Thursday "Virtual" Zoom meeting. We look forward to your participation! Questions? Please CLICK HERE to learn more, or complete the form at the bottom of that page to contact us. Thanks!
2nd Thursday Book Circle: Richmond, VA
CTTT-RVA 2nd Thursday Education For Action Book Circle CTTT-RVA welcomes you to join us for our upcoming 2nd Thursday "Virtual" Zoom meeting. We look forward to your participation! Questions? Please CLICK HERE to learn more, or complete the form at the bottom of that page to contact us. Thanks!
Third Tuesday Gathering: Richmond, VA
CTTT-RVA 3rd Tuesday Gathering for Conversation CTTT-RVA welcomes you to join us for our upcoming 3rd Tues "Virtual" Zoom meeting. We look forward to your participation! Questions? Please CLICK HERE to learn more, or complete the form at the bottom of that page to contact us. Thanks!