From mass shootings to police killings to hate crimes to a rise in sexual harassment and assault allegations, the United States is witnessing what seems like an unprecedented number of violent and divisive incidents. During this #BlackLivesMatter movement, political polarization from Capitol Hill to the NFL is at one of the highest levels in our country’s history and social media seem to simply be another mechanism to segregate and isolate rather than unify. Simply put, America is grappling with its social and cultural norms, and subsequently social policies that support these changing norms. So, how do we create civility and tolerance in an uncivil and intolerant society? Dr. Ray lays out five steps which will help to change our everyday social interactions as well as the policies that seem to augment hate speech. The presentation will conclude by discussing how to form solidarity and build coalitions across racial/ethnic and gender identities. Participants will leave with strategies to combat race and gender inequality in a socially-conscious manner.