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Race, Inclusion, Solutions and Excelling (RISE)Together

Race, Inclusion, Solutions and Excelling (RISE) Together is an evidence-driven training program designed to increase knowledge, collaboration, productivity, inclusiveness and morale in a public and private spaces. The program has three tiers: a one-hour talk, a 5-hour training program and a three-day comprehensive training program.

14 years of teaching social justice and peacebuilding

Dr. Johnson has been an activist for social justice for the past 14 years. Dr. Johnson trains, speaks, and teaches internationally on topics related to antiracism, racial justice, and sustainable peace. He has trained many organizations and entities, including the Office of the Federal Public Defender, several police departments and other law enforcement entities. Dr. Johnson wrote a book entitled “Police Youth Dialogues” to be released in the spring of 2021. The book discusses historical trauma, inequalities in the justice system and other factors that contribute to the tensions between law enforcement and marginalized communities. Dr. Johnson is also an award-winning artist activist (monologist, lyricist, and scriptwriter), fusing art and activism to empower the victims of injustice.

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What We Do

We create customized training events for individuals, organizations and businesses of all sizes.

Our trainings are flexible, efficient and effective. We strengthen communities, increase productivity, foster stronger bonds among community members.

Our services include internal research to measure organizational climate and obtain feedback from participants.

Dr. Johnson’s efforts have promoted the cause of social justice and peacebuilding

PEACE AND JUSTICE BY THE Numbers

5,000+

people trained

25

organizations

5

awards won

100%

satisfied change makers

Why do people love this training?

There has never been a better time to to strengthen our communities, share of stories, address our histories, heal one another and rise together.

Inspiring
Informative
Empowering
Unifying
Captivating

“He is the very best that I have ever seen”

I have participated in hundreds of trainings and he is the the very best that I have ever seen discuss race and racial justice.

Jefferey, Executive Director, RPCP

“Dr. Johnson helped me find myself”

Dr. Johnson is the greatest teacher I ever had. I wish everyone had a chance to attend his training. Dr. Johnson helped me find myself. Dr. Johnson had a way of bringing the classroom together by facilitating an awareness and understanding of racial issues in society. He is very passionate in the topics he teaches and he provided a safe and welcoming environment in which students were comfortable asking difficult questions, sharing experiences, and exploring new topics. His passion fueled passion in his students.

Evelyn, UF Student