Daryl Davis

Musician▪️Author▪️Lecturer▪️Barrier-Breaker
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[Daryl Davis @RealDarylDavis]

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[Daryl Davis @RealDarylDavis]

Wishing ALL Americans of all colors a Happy Juneteenth.

[Daryl Davis @RealDarylDavis]

See my interview with @MichaelGNeece on an episode of "Our Future is Kind" Podcast.
https://t.co/IstQ3lVWbQ
Available also: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Apple Music. https://t.co/xOYVh7NSa6

[Builders @BuildersMvt]

“Why I, as a Black man, attend KKK rallies.”

Before you comment, no, we’re not suggesting you befriend a KKK member.

@RealDarylDavis's work is an extreme example of the power of conversation, but the message behind it rings true for all of us. For over 40 years, he has been sitting down with white supremacists to have conversations that some might say are impossible. These conversations are based on five core values: love, respect, the need to be heard, fairness, and truthfulness.

What Daryl has done is clearly not easy; it’s something few of us have the strength, ability, or motivation to do. But his work serves as an example of how, when we are able to transcend hate and anger, we can accomplish things that many see as miraculous. Daryl has shown us that dialogue, even with those whose views are repugnant and dangerous, is where real change happens.

Daryl’s work teaches us that change doesn’t come from fighting; it comes from the courage to sit down, listen, and speak with respect. What would happen if we all tried a little more of that?

@prohuman_org

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George Washington Carver Scientist/educator humanitarian with extraordinary challenges changed history. In times of division his story inspires us to focus on what unites us & build a brighter more connected future. Together let’s honor his legacy & #SeeTheGoodNow @SeetheGoodNow

[Daryl Davis @RealDarylDavis]

Armed with knowledge, not weapons, I embarked on a journey to confront hate with dialogue.

[Daryl Davis @RealDarylDavis]

Our skins may vary, but our hearts beat the same rhythm. Let's tune into harmony, not discord.

[Daryl Davis @RealDarylDavis]

That's what it's all about. It's about exposure. It's about opportunity. it's about dialogue. And it's about closing that gap between the unknow and the fear of the unknown.

[Daryl Davis @RealDarylDavis]

Every missed opportunity for dialogue is a missed opportunity for conflict for resolution.

[Daryl Davis @RealDarylDavis]

Every missed opportunity for dialogue is a missed opportunity for conflict for resolution.

[Daryl Davis @RealDarylDavis]

It's not about converting; it's about conversing. Understanding comes from dialogue, not debate.

[Daryl Davis @RealDarylDavis]

As you build upon those commonalities, you're forming a relationship. And as you build about a relationship, you're forming a friendship.

[Daryl Davis @RealDarylDavis]

Prejudice is the emotional commitment to ignorance.

[Daryl Davis @RealDarylDavis]

I never set out to convert anyone in the Klan. I just set out to get an answer to my question: "How can you hate me when you don't even know me?"

[Daryl Davis @RealDarylDavis]

Challenge yourself this holiday season: engage with someone you might not normally connect with.

Find just one thing you have in common. Even if it feels like a small moment, I guarantee it plants a seed. Small, incremental steps can unravel misconceptions and spark profound change over time. Let’s build bridges, one conversation at a time.

[Daryl Davis @RealDarylDavis]

Seeing a Klansman change is a reminder that no one is beyond reach

[Bret Weinstein @BretWeinstein]

Those who censor, propagandize and obscure history are not the good guys.

Perception control maintains illegitimate power—the kind of power that can not endure a confrontation with the truth.

#RescueTheRepublic