John Wood, Jr.

John Wood Jr. is a national leader for Braver Angels, a former nominee for congress, former Vice-Chairman of the Republican Party of Los Angeles County, musical artist and a noted writer and speaker on subjects including racial and political reconciliation.

Conservatives Find Healing in a Better Angels Workshop

Steve Sphar and Marisa Bogdanoff, the red and blue co-chairs of Better Angels’ Sacramento alliance, discuss their journey to build an alliance, including the challenges of equally representing the two sides.

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Announcing the Winners of the Braver Angels Songwriting Contest

08/02/2020 No Comments

We are astounded by how many members of Braver Angels showed the courage to express themselves through music—especially in these difficult and divisive times. Thank you to everyone who contributed their voice to build this movement!

America’s Public Forum: The Future of Black America with Glenn Loury, Sherlett Hendy Newbill and Nel Glover with John Wood, Jr.

08/02/2020 No Comments

What is the future of Black America?

Voices in the Voids: Yet More Selected Songs from the BA Songwriting Contest

07/30/2020 No Comments

This article, however, features speakers across a racial rather than a partisan divide. For this conversation, the white speaker is Cameron Swallow, a Braver Angels leader and local bluegrass musician in Wisconsin. The Black speaker is Austin Willacy, a professional songwriter, musician, and activist near Oakland, California.