NWOC '21 is showcasing many opportunities for Americans to have conversations despite differences in bold and energizing ways. Powered by the #ListenFirst Coalition, National Week of Conversation invites Americans to listen, extend grace, and discover common interests. To participate, scroll through the events below or use the search tool to filter by the Types and Topics of interest to you, or enter a keyword to match, or both. Hit the “Search” button, review the resulting list, take a closer look at the events of interest, then register. Please celebrate your participation using hashtag #ListenFirst!
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This is the first webinar series focused on Critical Thinking that is co-sponsored by Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI) and the Millennium Alliance of Humanity and the Biosphere (Stanford University)....
The Stair Party for its June campaign will promote the America Talks event before, during, and after the event.
The Reunited States is a feature documentary that profiles people who have dedicated their lives to promoting depolarization and de-escalation of our tensions across the political divide. Inspired by the...
Eradicating poverty is not a task of charity, it's an act of justice and the key to unlocking an enormous human potential. Together, we can feed the hungry, wipe out...
Much of what we hear communicated is black or white, but politics is complex & so are WE as individuals. We have distinct personalities and unique life experiences. We can...
Arts Midwest and Welcoming America convene a discussion about arts’ role in bridging our cultural divisions as part of America Talks & The National Week of Conversation. Hear from a panel of arts leaders about...
Curious how to address our growing divisions? Tune into a hopeful conversation about how the arts can be a tool for connection. Arts Midwest, Welcoming America, A Peace of My Mind &...
Organizations are the front line in healing the soul of our nation. Work is the only place where we truly connect across divides. We spend 8 hours a day, 5...
This Interactive session shares tips from everyday Americans around listening across differences to build understanding and bridge divides. We are a boisterous, diverse country of over 300 million people. We’ve...
Join this interactive discussion with participants from around the country. Many Americans are concerned about the integrity of US elections. Recent surveys show that a majority of voters lack confidence...
We will discuss how parenting has evolved over the years, from how we were raised as children to how we raise our own children or how our own children raise...
After meeting all year by zoom, we will host our first in person gathering for families and students to talk about their hopes and concerns for a more equitable and...