On Thursday, October 27th, 2016, the Center hosted a talk with Dr. Ceasar McDowell, Professor of the Practice of Community Development at MIT. Titled "Crisis or Opportunity? A Dialogue on Democracy, Inclusion, and Community," the event marked our 13th Annual Ikeda Forum for Intercultural Dialogue. Read our essay on the event, called "Spaces Where the Peaceful Struggle Can Happen." Photos © Marilyn Humphries