Kenneth V. Hardy

Dr. Kenneth V. Hardy, a prominent voice in racial justice, shares his insights on navigating tough conversations about race and privilege. He introduces the VCR Method—Validate, Challenge, Request—as a tool to maintain dialogue amidst discomfort. Hardy discusses the damaging effects of 'invisible wounds' from racial trauma and critiques the harmful expectation for marginalized individuals to 'take the high road.' His practical advice encourages deeper empathy, self-reflection, and the courage to engage authentically in discussions about identity and privilege.