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Since 2008, we’ve brought more than 1,700 Memphians to talk about race. Join...
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Conversations on Race
What’s the difference between racism and institutional racism? Can you be prejudiced but not discriminate? Want to know more? Join...
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Communities in Action
In 2010 Common Ground adopted South Park Elementary School. In October, students met an MRI technician during our career fair. In December, we donated winter coats; in February we’ll lead the Black History Month...
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
We discuss race relations, then work to improve them.
Our Mission
Our tagline says it all: Conversations on Race, Communities In Action.
Since 2008, that’s exactly what we’ve done. We bring people together to talk about and improve race relations in Memphis.
Our organization, which is a program of the YWCA of Greater Memphis, holds two public sessions a year.
Join Us!
Registration for the spring sessions Feb. 5-March 26 at Rhodes College is now closed. Sign up here to be notified about our fall 2013 sessions and other events.
Events
June 6: Common Ground celebrates its fifth anniversary with a celebration/fundraiser at the Kroc Center. The theme is sports; come for a night of contests, food and fun. Tickets on sale now!