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Black, White and the Greys: Film + Conversation

National Week of Conversation (#ListenFirst)

Better Together Film Festival: A National Week of Conversation Signature ExperienceThroughout the week of April 15-21, 2024, community spaces across the country will participate in the Better Together Film Festival. Libraries, museums, community centers, churches, colleges, etc. will help bring together diverse groups of people to view films that showcase hopeful stories of bridging divides….

Dialogue Lab – America: Film + Conversation

National Week of Conversation (#ListenFirst)

Better Together Film Festival: A National Week of Conversation Signature ExperienceThroughout the week of April 15-21, 2024, community spaces across the country will participate in the Better Together Film Festival. Libraries, museums, community centers, churches, colleges, etc. will help bring together diverse groups of people to view films that showcase hopeful stories of bridging divides….

LIST(e)N: Film + Conversation

National Week of Conversation (#ListenFirst)

Better Together Film Festival: A National Week of Conversation Signature ExperienceThroughout the week of April 15-21, 2024, community spaces across the country will participate in the Better Together Film Festival. Libraries, museums, community centers, churches, colleges, etc. will help bring together diverse groups of people to view films that showcase hopeful stories of bridging divides….

Public Enemies, Private Friends: Film + Conversation

National Week of Conversation (#ListenFirst)

Better Together Film Festival: A National Week of Conversation Signature ExperienceThroughout the week of April 15-21, 2024, community spaces across the country will participate in the Better Together Film Festival. Libraries, museums, community centers, churches, colleges, etc. will help bring together diverse groups of people to view films that showcase hopeful stories of bridging divides….

UNDIVIDE US: Film + Conversation

National Week of Conversation (#ListenFirst)

Better Together Film Festival: A National Week of Conversation Signature ExperienceThroughout the week of April 15-21, 2024, community spaces across the country will participate in the Better Together Film Festival. Libraries, museums, community centers, churches, colleges, etc. will help bring together diverse groups of people to view films that showcase hopeful stories of bridging divides….

PURPLE: America, We Need to Talk: Film + Conversation

National Week of Conversation (#ListenFirst)

Better Together Film Festival: A National Week of Conversation Signature ExperienceThroughout the week of April 15-21, 2024, community spaces across the country will participate in the Better Together Film Festival. Libraries, museums, community centers, churches, colleges, etc. will help bring together diverse groups of people to view films that showcase hopeful stories of bridging divides….

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Citizen Discourse

Citizen Discourse’s Conversation Collective is a community from around the country — and even the globe!! — who gather for compassionate and restorative conversation. We start with a mindful moment and incorporate some writing and reflecting and one on one conversation. First timers are welcome to come join us as a guest.  Membership is available…

Become a certified IF Collaborative Discussion Coach!

Interactivity Foundation

Register now for the Interactivity Foundation’s (IF) annual Collaborative Discussion Coach Summer Training. All trainings are limited to 15 participants to ensure interactive, hands-on engagement. After completing this training, certified collaborative discussion coaches will be able to offer their own certificate programs in classrooms, communities, and workplaces. Coaches are able to award certificates & digital…

“Together We Thrive!” Challenge

Crossing Party Lines

For this year’s National Week of Conversation 2024 (NWOC), which runs from April 15 through April 21, Crossing Party Lines has designed a 7-day challenge. This challenge takes you on a quick survey of the options available to you for getting more involved in reducing toxic polarization and learning to Disagree Better. As we at…

Building Communities that Listen

National Week of Conversation (#ListenFirst)

WHAT:  A webinar where you can hear from participants from the Fora Mobile pilot share and discuss their experiences with this new platform as part of a larger discussion about improving civic conversations. The session will show what an app-based solution to toxic division might look and feel like. In the Q&A portion of the event…

STAR Voting Massachusetts Monthly Meeting

Equal Vote

Would you like to improve local elections with a voting method that doesn’t split the vote? Join our monthly meeting for the Mass Political Cooperative and STAR Voting!See event link at https://starvoting.org/events

Social Workers Leading the Fight Against Dark Money

American Promise

Join the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) and BUSSW Votes for the second session in the From Ballots to Better Health virtual series, Agents of Change: Social Workers Leading the Fight Against Dark Money in Politics. Dr. Charles E. Lewis Jr., director of the Congressional…

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How Do We End the Divisiveness and #DisagreeBetter?

Peace Harmony Joy Alliance

How Do We End the Divisiveness and #DisagreeBetter? Experience at least 7 ways to connect in harmony at our special Zoom event during the National Week of Conversation.Your hidden superpower is your ability to connect beyond disagreements—by tuning in to the 7 Dimensions of Life. Divisiveness is not fated. Harmony is our destiny. Dianne Collins…