Resumen de Relating across difference for social change: : Calling attention to inter/cultural partnerships in nonprofit contexts

Yea-Wen Chen, Brandi Lawless, Alberto González

• This special issue has its origin in an unexpected conversation. At the reception of the International and Intercultural Communication Division at the 2012 National Communication Association Convention, the co-editors of this issue began discussing their participation and affiliation with a variety of nonprofit organizations (NPOs). As we described our involvements, we noticed a few themes. First, the work and success of the NPOs relied critically upon inter/cultural partnerships and alliances. Second, as scholars, our work was completely different from anything we did on our campuses. Third, we came to the realization that engagement with NPOs—while gaining scholarly attention—needed greater attention in intercultural communication studies