Events calendar
Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
- No events scheduled for 09/17/2021.
Week of Events
Depolarizing Conversations About Race
Depolarizing Conversations About Race
Restricted Attendance: Open only to members of the Wilshire Baptist Church congregation Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble […]
Families & Politics
Families & Politics
Local Focus: The event is taking place in AR but will be applicable to anyone. About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still […]
USC Center for the Political Future: Skills for Bridging the Divide – Online
USC Center for the Political Future: Skills for Bridging the Divide – Online
There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance […]
“Infrastructure” Spending – Too Much or Not Enough?
“Infrastructure” Spending – Too Much or Not Enough?
The U.S. Congress is considering legislation that will significantly expand the federal government’s spending on programs designed to increase long-term economic growth. The elements of that package focused on physical infrastructure -- such as transportation, electric/gas/water distribution, and Internet -- have wide bipartisan support. Other elements, including those that focus on making individuals more productive […]
Families & Politics
Families & Politics
Local Focus: Utah About this Event Description Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic political environment. Family members are having nasty political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop will offer […]
MN State Alliance Debate
MN State Alliance Debate
de·bate| dəˈbāt | - noun - A highly structured conversation in which a group of people think together, listen to one another, and are open to being changed by ideas. About this Event Resolved: Teaching about systemic racism is divisive, encourages students to hate America, and should be prohibited in public and charter schools. You probably […]
Braver Angels book discussion of The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World, with author Joe Keohane
Braver Angels book discussion of The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World, with author Joe Keohane
** This event is open to the media upon approval. Media contact: Ciaran O'Connor, ciaran@braverangels.org
Skills for Bridging the Divide
Skills for Bridging the Divide
There's a lot of stress these days among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Braver Angels Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop and learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance […]
Braver Angels Introductory Meeting – Help Depolarize America
Braver Angels Introductory Meeting – Help Depolarize America
Local Focus: Southern California, but open to others American politics is competitive, thrilling, frustrating – and infuriating. The stakes are high. Issues are important. Outcomes matter. This is why we care, and should care, about our politics. But do our politics have to be demonizing? Does it have to bring out the worst in us? […]
Depolarizing Conversations About Race
Depolarizing Conversations About Race
Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on issues such as affirmative action, police reform, reparations, and […]
Depolarizing Conversations About Race
Depolarizing Conversations About Race
Why we need this workshop Conversations between White people about race are nearly as broken as conversations between Whites and Blacks, often descending into “Just listen to me explain racism to you” and “Don’t call me a racist!” Many White Americans have trouble sustaining conversations on issues such as affirmative action, police reform, reparations, and […]
Depolarizing Within – Standard
Depolarizing Within – Standard
Restricted Attendance: Clinical Social Workers 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 […]
Depolarizing Within
Depolarizing Within
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 […]