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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…

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America in Crisis: Divided We Fall

Crossing Party Lines

April 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm CDT America in Crisis: Divided We Fall A conversation hosted by Crossing Party Lines Recently, Donald Trump warned that there would be a “bloodbath” if he doesn’t win the upcoming election. What did he mean?  And do we believe him?  At this meeting we’ll explore this disturbing…