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State/Region: NC

Parents and School Boards: How Can They Work Together? – In Person

Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Skyland United Methodist Church 1984 Hendersonville Rd.28803, Asheville

Local Focus: Asheville/Buncombe, NC and surrounding areas Parents and school boards are united in their desire for a quality education and a safe learning environment for students. But considering recent NC state legislation, public education is on the frontline of political polarization. Braver Angels WNC is sponsoring a moderated discussion which aims to understand differences, […]

Parents and School Boards: How Can They Work Together?

Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Skyland United Methodist Church 1984 Hendersonville Rd.28803, Asheville

Local Focus: Asheville/Buncombe NC and surrounding counties Parents and school boards are united in their desire for a quality education and a safe learning environment for students. But considering recent NC state legislation, public education is on the frontline of political polarization. Braver Angels WNC is sponsoring a moderated discussion which aims to understand differences, […]

Cookies & Conversation: Skills to Bridge the Divide Without Losing Your Cool

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
YMCA Nir Community Room 2710 Market St., Wilmington

Notice:  The venue for this event has changed as of 01/22/2024. Restricted Attendance: Participants must agree that political division is a problem in America, and want to be a part of the solution. Limited number of seats: 8 Red, 8 Blue, 8 Observers Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding area Moderated Alliance skills workshop

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Charlotte Metropolitan Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
Setting: Online

Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free, three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own "inner […]

Braver Angels Social Gathering – Kickback Jack’s

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Kickback Jack's 418 S. College Rd., Wilmington

* Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Join us at Kickback Jack's for a social gathering with Braver Angels. We'll get the wings! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Join Braver Angels and WAAS Middle School to Help Out Nourish NC

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Wilmington Academy of Arts and Sciences 6201 Myrtle Grove Rd., Wilmington

Volunteer to Make Nourish NC Snackpacks with Braver Angels and WAAS Middle School. This is a Volunteer Community Service event to unite people through doing good works together. * Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Cookies & Conversation: Topic: Trusted Information – What sources do we rely on and why?

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Nir Family YMCA, Community Room 2710 Market St., Wilmington

Come join Braver Angels for a respectful exchange of ideas about our trusted information sources - Who do we rely on and why? This is an Alliance-moderated exchange of ideas, modeled off of the BA debate format. * Restricted Attendance: Registration is required ** Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Braver Angels Social at Kickback Jack’s

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Kickback Jack's 418 S. College Rd., Wilmington

* Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Cross-partisan social gathering for people interested in Braver Angels

Community Service with Braver Angels of Wilmington NC – Vigilant Hope

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Vigilant Hope Coffee Shop 24 S. 16th St., Wilmington

* Restricted Attendance: People interested in working together to help members of our community in need ** Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Community outreach to neighbors experiencing poverty. Share a meal together.

A Respectful Exchange of Ideas: Climate Change and Environmental Challenges

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
TBA - North Carolina Wilmington

Restricted Attendance: For those interested in bridging the political divide through friendly, civil discourse Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas A Respectful Exchange of Ideas: Climate Change and Environmental Challenges ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

The Social Psychology of Bridging Political Divides in Your Own Backyard

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: Online

Local Focus: North Carolina The Braver Angels of Central NC present an online interactive discussion with acclaimed Social and Political Psychologist, Dr. Adi Wiezel of Elon University. Dr. Wiezel is an expert on partisanship and its impact on American politics. Learn how our FEELINGS of political hostility and fear outpace our actual disagreements on the […]

Monday Discussion

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: Online
Online US

* Local Focus: North Carolina CURRENT STATE ISSUE DISCUSSION Discussion of the pending NC death with dignity bill and other issues that interface with medical/legislative and personal freedom.

Join Us for Happy Hour at Kickback Jack’s – Braver Angels of Wilmington NC

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Kickback Jack's College Road 418, Wilmington

Restricted Attendance: For those interested in bridging the political divide one conversation at a time. Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Braver Angels of Wilmington NC puts People Before Politics. Come have a beer with people from across the political spectrum. Bring a friend! We'll get the wings. Polarization is a problem. Come be […]

BA of Wilmington Alliance 1 Year Anniversary Potluck Celebration

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Long Leaf Park, Shelter #3 314 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington

Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas BA of Wilmington Alliance 1 Year Anniversary Potluck Celebration ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

A Respectful Exchange of Ideas: What My Political Party Stands For or Why I am an Independent

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
TBA - North Carolina Wilmington

Restricted Attendance: People interested in Braver Angels and ways to decrease political polarization Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas A Respectful Exchange of Ideas: What My Political Party Stands For or Why I am an Independent

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Skyland United Methodist Church 1984 Hendersonville Rd.28803, Asheville

* Local Focus: Western North Carolina Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We […]

Braver Angels Happy Hour at Kickback Jack’s

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Kickback Jack's 418 College Rd., Wilmington

Restricted Attendance: People interested in Braver Angels and ways to decrease political polarization Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Braver Angels Social at Kickback Jack's ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org

Cross-Partisan Social Get Together

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Flying Machine Brewing Co. Randall Parkway 3130, Wilmington

* Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Cross-partisan social gathering for great company and conversation

Local Community Debate – Discussion: Balancing the National Budget

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Midtown YMCA George Anderson Drive 709, Wilmington

* Local Focus: Wilmington, NC Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. About this Event Resolved: The US Should Prioritize Balancing the National Budget You probably haven’t […]

Potluck at Vigilant Hope

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Vigilant Hope Coffee Shop 24 S. 16th St., Wilmington

Local Focus: Wilmington Come share a meal with neighbors experiencing poverty. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Braver Angels Monthly Social

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Flying Machine Brewing Company 3130 Randall Pkwy, Wilmington

Come hang out with local Braver Angels from across the political spectrum. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Restoring Trust in Our Elections Town Hall: What Conservatives and Liberals Agree On

Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Skyland United Methodist Church 1984 Hendersonville Rd.28803, Asheville

* Local Focus: Western North Carolina Conservatives and liberals distrust our electoral system for vastly different reasons—from voter fraud and election security to voter suppression and peaceful transfer of power. Leading up to the 2024 election, Braver Angels worked to rebuild this trust by seeking solutions supported by people across the political spectrum. As a […]

Depolarizing Within

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Common Thread Church Sanctuary Ridge Road 2011, Raleigh

A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the […]

Monthly Social

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Flying Machine Brewing Company 3130 Randall Pkwy, Wilmington

Come grab a beer or burger with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other's company. Everyone is welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Town Hall – NC Senate Candidates District 8

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
McNeil Auditorium, Rm 1005 College Road 601, Wilmington

A moderated Town Hall featuring the two candidates for NC State Senate District 8. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): Common Thread Church
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Common Thread Church 2011 Ridge Rd., Raleigh

Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

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