Braver U
Rooted in America’s tradition of adult education, and inspired by the schools of philosophy of the discussion movement of the 1930s and 1940s and the citizenship schools of the civil rights movement of the 1960s, Braver U has three objectives:
- Help grassroots leaders acquire what they want to learn to become better leaders and citizens.
- Contribute to Braver Angels’ program evaluation and strategic thinking.
- Help scholars, writers, artists, and public intellectuals both contribute to and learn from grassroots activities aimed at a less polarized America.
Leadership Education, Scholarship and the Arts
The Arts
Using the photovoice technique, Braver Lens explores the American political divide through photography.
Acting Out: Transforming Conflict into Creativity
A guest post by Kate Peters, Moderator, Co-chair Inland Empire Braver Angels Alliance
At the 2024 Braver Angels convention, 25 individuals of diverse backgrounds and political affiliations came together in a collaborative initiative between Braver Angels and New York Theatre Workshop called Mind the Gap. Through storytelling and theater, this unique program united us, fostering unity, empathy, and unexpected bonds while addressing challenging societal issues. The profound impact of this collaborative experience on participants and the equally powerful response from the audience underscores the potential for the arts to play an important part in healing our societal divisions.
Programs & Research
Students can participate in these seminars to broaden their education. Check out our current list of course offerings.Â
Check out the published works of our Braver Angels authors for a closer look at how to bridge the divide within our communities.Â
