THE PROBLEM
White people have become more aware that racism is a problem, and that there is a lot of work that needs to be done to create an anti-racist society.
Yet when it comes to it, it’s uncomfortable to sit down with people who don’t look like us to discuss their experiences of, for example, being Black in America.
How can we begin to solve problems of racism, unless we hear directly from the people who understand the problems the most?
(ONE OF) THE SOLUTION(S)
Voices From Next Door is a simple exercise.
It's conversation.
And yet conversation is one of the most powerful ways to connect and acknowledge our humanity, to understand our differences, and begin to chip away at the pervasive problems we have in our personal, professional, and society’s systemic intersections with race.
This project allows more people to easily access real life stories about ways race plays a part in everyday life in America.
Won’t you join us on the journey?
ABOUT OUR NEIGHBORS
As a REALTOR® and personally, Lori Pace has bought, owned and sold both investment properties and residences for the last 15 years. Lori graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Design with a concentration in Architecture and Urban Planning. She began her career with the Denver Urban Renewal Authority dedicated to neighborhood revitalization and redevelopment and her training in real estate, neighborhood revitalization/development, leadership, and sales has created an understanding for the multiple facets of business including residential and commercial real estate. She understands the benefits of using real estate investments as a vehicle to build long-term financial stability and sustainable wealth through passive income. Lori specializes in creative negotiations and leveraging assets. Lori is a professional speaker and consultant in the area of diversity and inclusion and also speaks on heart disease for the American Heart Association. She is also a proud mother of two teenage daughters.
Brandon Towns is a Colorado state employee, a Marine Corps veteran, and proud father of two young children.
Terrence Pace heads the Healthcare Solution Services for the Denver office of Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). He is a licensed Colorado Real Estate Broker and has been an intricate part of healthcare hospital systems for the last eighteen (18) years, driving Healthcare Services transactions and consultation in the Mountain West and Northwest regions. He was bestowed the Presidents Club Award as International Top Sales Executive in 2008. Terrence earned a Master of Science degree from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO with a concentration in Management, Marketing, and Sales; as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from Alcorn State University in Lorman, MS, and is a School Board Member for several organizations. He is father to two teenage daughters and husband to Lori Pace.
Antonio Wint is a proud product of the Denver Public School system and the Montbello neighborhood. Antonio is a Colorado State University Alumni and an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. Currently, Antonio is owner and C.E.O of Syn Ack Fin Network & Computer Services LLC (SAF). SAF has been serving the technology needs of our community for 20 years. Antonio is a proud father to Zane and husband to Tamara Wint.
Sara Blanchard
Sara Blanchard helps communities build connections through conscious conversations. As a half-Japanese, half-White daughter of an immigrant parent, she’s spent her life bridging cultural gaps. Most recently, she co-founded and co-hosts award winning Dear White Women, a social justice podcast that highlights the humanity in the history, race, and happiness of the United States.
Brad Stabio of Stabio Productions
Brad Stabio is an award winning independent filmmaker and the owner of Stabio Productions. As a filmmaker, he has 20 years of experience in film, documentary, and television production. Brad and his team have produced, directed, shot and edited hundreds of films about people, places and things to stir emotion and create conversation with an emphasis on great storytelling.