We are called “New Beginnings” because we are different. We don’t lecture or minister, we believe that with experience-based and associative-learning methodologies, we can address the systemic causes of intolerance and prejudice. Words like Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity are today’s language. We learn from the past, but now we need a different approach if our future will be of cultural equality, understanding, and respect. Time is not on our side; we need to change how we address these problems now!

The idea is simple, when students spend time together, engaged in fun and interesting activities, they will naturally break down the walls of racism, anti-Semitism, and other hate-based ideologies. They can reorient their preconceived negative stereotyping towards people of a difference. Additionally, as they learn about people who have contributed to society in significant and positive ways, students of the same heritage can feel a sense of pride, and students of different heritages can gain respect for that student and their cultural history. We call this Pride and Respect by Association. website: adr-nb.org