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An award-winning author, peace activist, and inspirational speaker.

La Jolla California
Joined March 2009
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Just wrapped up 4 inspiring days at the Space 4 Humanity & Mission 60 conference (sponsored in part by IONS)! To top it all off, the 60s theme party let me rock my trusty hippie shirt—a fun throw-back to the era I grew up in! Wishing you all a joyful and blessed holiday season!
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How can societies move towards acceptance and forgiveness after conflict without abandoning justice and accountability? Is it like Gandhi said, “Be the change”? 🎧 New episode out now on Spotify bit.ly/SpotifyPTF and Apple Podcasts bit.ly/ApplePTF.
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Gershon Baskin: A political solution begins with a simple equation. Israel will never have security if the Palestinians don’t have freedom, and Palestinians will never have freedom if Israel doesn’t have security. Tune in tomorrow to listen to the full, insightful interview.
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Gershon Baskin: Education is a foundation for peace. It can’t be an afterthought. #TheForgivenessEffect #PeaceThruForgiveness The Forgiveness Effect podcast, new episode coming soon.
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Episode 5 of The Forgiveness Effect podcast is coming soon. Stay tuned.
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As we celebrate the International Day of Peace, remember peace starts within us first. Develop a daily practice of kindness, compassion, listening, & forgiving others and yourself. That has helped me find peace and will help you and your loved ones to do the same. Blessings.
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"The Future Is Restorative." Read below to learn more about how TKF contributed to this year's conference and how we will continue to play a role in the future of restorative justice education and embodiment. Peace and Purpose - August Newsletter: conta.cc/4wnP5lU
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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who has surrounded us with love and support following the tragic passing of Tony Hicks. His legacy will continue to live on through the countless lives he transformed.
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Explore the intersection of forgiveness, accountability, restorative justice, and lasting systemic change at the NACRJ Conference in New Orleans on July 9, 2026 at 1:15 PM CT (11:15 AM PT) youtu.be/zied8OGve-Y?si=1rWg…
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We are blessed to live in this beautiful country, richer, freer, & better off than those before us. As humans, we do screw up & will continue to do that, so on this day, let us be forgiving & come together as one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty & justice for all.
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We're thrilled to share that TKF will be presenting two breakout sessions at the 10th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice(NACRJ) on July 7 – July 10 in New Orleans. Learn more and register at the official NACRJ conference website! nacrj.org/2026-conference/
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Forgiveness is possible! TKF's @azimkhamisa, Tasreen Khamisa and Tony Hicks shared their individual forgiveness journeys on the @TamronHallShow this week. #forgivenessfriday Watch here ➡️ youtu.be/1gUxxVrkRJA
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Peacemaker Assemblies and Workshops ~Foster Healing & Connection in Our Communities. Tasreen Khamisa and Tony Hicks also spoke with 115 students during a student-led Peace Summit created by students at Rancho Buena Vista High School. Learn more about our work @TariqKhamisaFdn
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At a time when fear is amplified daily, Brett reminds us that love must become the organizing principle for the future we are birthing together. I am honored to share an exclusive preview of his book with you below. Peace and Purpose - June Newsletter: conta.cc/4fw0Dik
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A father’s prayer for his son. Some moments you don’t need context to feel. ❤️
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