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Participant–Facilitator Perspective
The last perspective includes dimensions and properties from the shared vantage point of
both members of the dialogue group, participants and facilitators. The section includes dimensions
that emerged from shared viewpoints between participants and facilitators when comparing the
two parties together in community-based dialogue. The shared dimensions were promoting candid
conversation, fostering inclusive interaction, and experiencing healing. Table 4.3 lists the
dimensions and properties that describe the synergy of the CC dialogue group interaction as
described by participants and facilitators.
Table 4.3
Meta-Dimensions and Properties—Community Conversation Participants and Facilitators
Group Dialogue Perspectives
Dimension Property
(Participants and Facilitators)
Meta Dimension Co-creating Safety Watching out for each other
Context Promoting health and A venue to talk & learn about
wellness implicit bias & race issues
Convening for healing Disclosing incidents of racism
and discrimination.
Sharing local history Validated African American
experience in the US (video)
Viewing educational video or
participating in group sharing
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