Braver Angels

Experiencing COVID-19 | Ciaran O’Connor, April Lawson, Monica Guzman and John Wood, Jr.

Like the rest of America, Braver Angels has been touched by the COVID-19 epidemic and the national response. Some of us have been touched in very personal ways. So listen as the Braver Angels crew, including Ciaran, April, Monica and John, share their own experiences related to COVID-19, while exploring the warring attitudes of the American people.

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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.