Honorable Johnny Ford, Mayor Emeritus of Tuskegee, Alabama and founder, World Conference of Mayors, reaches out to GenZs to vote.
MONTH OF NON-VIOLENCE OCTOBER 2026
Build Peace. Strengthen Your Community.
Join the Month of Non-Violence 2026, a nationwide movement promoting voter rights, self-worth, ethical leadership, and peaceful community action.
Participants will learn practical ways to organize non-partisan outreach events, facilitate peace circles, manage anger and conflict, and develop ethical AI tools and applications.
Become a community organizer for nonviolence
Gain practical conflict-resolution and leadership skills
WHO WE ARE
Black Women for Positive Change
Since 2011, Black Women for Positive Change has organized the Month of Nonviolence to give individuals, youth, faith institutions and business leaders a shared reason to act: large and small events, in neighborhoods everywhere, that teach anger management, conflict resolution and anti-bullying skills.
Every October, that work multiplies through Peace Circles, workshops with law enforcement, and free community film screenings built from three original productions.
UNDERSTANDING AI
Simple conversations and practical training that help communities understand artificial intelligence, use it responsibly, and recognize its impact on everyday life.
Free Film Screenings
Three original nonviolence films, free to screen for any group, anywhere in the country.
Workshops & Forums
Youth, Millennials and elders build a shared plan for nonviolent schools, neighborhoods and cities.
Peace Circles Training
Facilitator training for schools, recreation centers and faith institutions. Request a session by email.
Connecting Young Talent with Career Opportunities
Hire Power: Gen Z Connections brings young jobseekers, employers, mentors, and community partners together for an engaging employment and career-readiness event. Participants can explore job opportunities, build professional connections, strengthen workplace skills, and learn how to confidently prepare for their next career move.
Meet employers, mentors, and community partners
Discover career resources and employment opportunities
What are Peace circles?
Restorative circles, which include peace circles, have roots in indigenous traditions and have been used to make decisions, resolve conflict, and build community for centuries.
How Do Peace Circles Work?
Peace Circles work by:
A peace circle is a powerful process that invites young people to share their perspective, address conflict, and promote healing. When they are empowered to speak their truth, they can take an active role in solving problems and overcoming challenges. The facilitator leads the group through a set of questions that invite empathy, reflection, and connection. These conversations can promote healing, strengthen relationships, and encourage people to take collective responsibility for creating positive change. A peace circle can take place in schools, community organizations, workplaces, neighborhoods, and other settings where people converge.
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