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State/Region: NC

Red/Blue Workshop – Sessions 1 & 2 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Craven County Alliance
Partner Org(s): YMCA New Bern
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
YMCA New Bern 100 YMCA Lane, New Bern

Local Focus: Craven County, Pamlico County, Carteret County, New Hanover County, Beaufort County A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue […]

Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington NC Meet & Greet

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

Local Focus: Wilmington NC and the surrounding area Are you tired of political polarization? We are too. Come be a part of the solution. Join us for our local Braver Angels Meet & Greet! News, social media, and politicians tell us that every American is far right or far left with no common ground. Braver Angels shows that's not true. Braver Angels […]

Ambassador Outreach

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Fermental Beer & Wine 600 S. 17th St., Wilmington

Local Focus: Wilmington, NC Join us for a beer! Are you tired of the political divide? Braver Angels brings people together from across the political spectrum to find out there is more that unites us than divides us. We are all Americans and share many of the same values and concerns. Our new Braver Angels […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – In Person

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

Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and the surrounding area Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that […]

Coffee and a Conversation – Topic: Are DEI Policies Useful? In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Port City Java 3301 Masonboro Loop Rd., Wilmington

Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels membership or prior attendance at a moderated Braver Angels workshop, discussion, or debate Local Focus: Wilmington, NC area Come join some local Braver Angels for coffee and a discussion about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) policies in America. Are they effective? Have they had unintended consequences.

Coffee and a Conversation – Topic: Guns in America – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Port City Java 3301 Masonboro Loop Rd., Wilmington

Restricted Attendance: People who are Braver Angels members or have attended a moderated Braver Angels workshop, discussion, or debate Local Focus: Wilmington NC area Join local Braver Angels for coffee and a facilitated conversation about guns in America

Coffee & Conversation – Topic: Guns in America – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Port City Java 3301 Masonboro Loop Rd., Wilmington

Restricted Attendance: Braver Angels member and/or prior participation in a Braver Angels event Local Focus: Wilmington NC area Coffee & Conversation - Topic: Guns in America

Braver Angels Documentary Showing – In Person

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

You're invited to a local showing of the Braver Angels Documentary! Join us for the movie, and time to mingle, munch, and meet others from our community. Local Focus: Wilmington NC area Political polarization is affecting us all -- it is weakening our country, our communities, and our relationships -- but we can change that. […]

Coffee & Conversation – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Trinity Landing 5450 Trinity Landing Way, right off Masonboro Loop Rd. We'll meet in the Jetty Room., Wilmington

Restricted Attendance: Must have attended a prior Braver Angels event or be a Braver Angels member Local Focus: Wilmington NC area Coffee & Conversation - Topic: Fake News

Coffee & Conversation – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Trinity Landing 5450 Trinity Landing Way, right off Masonboro Loop Rd. We'll meet in the Jetty Room., Wilmington

Restricted Attendance: Must have attended a prior Braver Angels event or be a Braver Angels member Local Focus: Wilmington NC area Coffee & Conversation - Topic: Weaponizing Government Agencies for Political Gain

Depolarizing Within – In Person

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

Restricted Attendance: 80 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 […]

Depolarizing Within – In Person

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

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 […]

Common Ground for Ensuring Trustworthy Elections – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): The North Carolina Network for Fair, Safe, and Secure Elections
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
The Galilee Center at Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte 3601 Central Avenue, Charlotte

Local Focus: North Carolina Mecklenburg Area Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on: Trustworthy Elections This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) […]

Managing Difficult Conversations – IN-PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): NC School of Government
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Central Pines Regional Council 4307 Emperor Blvd., Durham

Local Focus: Elected Officials of the State of North Carolina A Braver Politics Workshop that lowers the stress of difficult conversations w/ constituents across divides & helps you find common ground. Note: This event is to be attended in person. Elected officials and staff frequently communicate with constituents and colleagues with different points of view. […]

Volunteer with us to Support the Cape Fear Buddy Walk for the National Down Syndrome Society

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Belville Riverwalk Park 580 River Road Southeast, Belville

Local Focus: Wilmington NC and surrounding areas Volunteer with us at the Buddy Walk for Coastal BUDS to support local individuals with Down Syndrome and their families - Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington NC

Social Event at Kickback Jack’s – In Person

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

"Come hang out with us at Kickback Jack's and bring a friend. All are welcome!" Local Focus: Wilmington NC and surrounding area Come grab a beer or wings with locals from across the political spectrum. Yes we can hang out together! Let's talk football, kids, favorite book...whatever! We'll spend a few minutes on what the […]

Dinner and a Fight

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): Fighting to Understand
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Sertoma Arts Center (Raleigh Room) 1400 West Millbrook Road, Raleigh

Local Focus: In person, in Triangle area, NC Note: This event is to be attended in person. Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC is teaming up with Ted Wetzel’s Fighting to Understand. We are launching an exciting new event format called Dinner and a Fight. What is Dinner and a Fight? Is it a fight? […]

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Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
North Asheville Library 1330 Merrimon Ave., Asheville

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 […]

Cookies & Conversation – Topic: Political Stereotyping

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Pine Valley Library 3802 S College Rd (behind Walgreens), Wilmington

Local Focus: Wilmington NC and surrounding areas Moderated Discussion Group

Book Discussion – The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Ourselves and Society – In Person

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

Local Focus: North Carolina An evening with Alexandra Hudson moderated by Leslie Boney Join us for an unforgettable evening with Alexandra Hudson, where she will share her insights and the ideas behind her new book, The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Ourselves and Society. This in-person event will take place on Wed, Nov […]

Melt the Pot Chili Cook-off

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

Local Focus: Wilmington NC and surrounding areas Join us for "Melt the Pot" Chili Cook-off at Flying Machine! This is a family social event sponsored by Braver Angels of Wilmington NC. We'll provide the chili and cornbread. Bring a friend! Everyone is welcome.

Join us for some social time at Kickback Jack’s!

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

Restricted Attendance: People supportive of the Braver Angels mission to bridge the political divide and find common ground Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Come kick back with the Braver Angels of Wilmington NC!

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Western North Carolina Braver Angels Alliance
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
East Asheville Public Library 3 Avon Rd, Asheville

Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]

Volunteer with Us at Nourish NC – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Nourish NC 3606 Market St., Wilmington

Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Come volunteer with us at Nourish NC and help feed the children of our region in need of food.

Cookies & Conversation – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Pine Valley Library 3802 S College Rd (behind Walgreens), Wilmington

Restricted Attendance: People supportive of the Braver Angels mission to bridge the political divide and find common ground Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Moderated group discussion (Braver Angels of Wilmington NC)

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): The Community Church of Chapel Hill UU
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
The Community Church of Chapel Hill Unitarian Universalist 106 Purefoy Rd., Chapel Hill

Restricted Attendance: Church members only (will open up if spaces are left) Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, […]

Join us at Kickback Jack’s – In Person

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

Restricted Attendance: People supportive of the Braver Angels mission to bridge the political divide and find common ground Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas Come grab a beer or wings with locals from across the political spectrum.

Cookies and Conversation, Topic: Immigration

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Pine Valley Library 3802 S College Rd (behind Walgreens), Wilmington

Moderated Discussion Group, Topic: Immigration * Restricted Attendance: 30 * Local Focus: Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

Politics at the Pub

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): Forward Party of NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Doherty's Irish Pub 1979 High House Rd, Cary

Long before there was the kind of polarization that makes people avoid political discussions, the tavern was a staple in the in the social, political, and travel lives of America’s citizens.* We want to bring the spirit of civil conversation and exchange of ideas BACK to the American tavern with “Politics at the Pub”! At […]

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