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State/Region: NC

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 […]

Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): Unity Church of the Triangle
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Unity of the Triangle 5570 Munford Rd, Raleigh

Restricted Attendance: 20 seats are restricted to attendees from the Unity of the Triangle Church with 10 seats open to the public. 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 […]

Braver Angels Social at Kickback Jack’s

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

Braver Angels of Wilmington NC Social Event

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

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