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Jeff and Doug Christensen MONDAY | OCTOBER 26 2020 | 7:30-9:00 pm Explore with me how two well educated, thoughtful, good hearted brothers navigate their political differences. GATHERING AT: Your home or hang out of choice via Zoom. Thanks to Jana Spangler hosting us via Zoom. Below is some helpful info for being part of a Zoom convo. I will note below the Zoom address so that you can connect.…
Sheriff Rosie Rivera THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 3 2020 | 7:30-9:00 pm What does policing look like from the vantage point of the Salt Lake County Sheriff, who is a race and gender minority? GATHERING AT: Your home or hang out of choice via Zoom. Thanks to Jana Spangler hosting us via Zoom. Below is some helpful info for being part of a Zoom convo. Close to the event date I…
Rev. Dr. Fatimah S. Salleh THURSDAY | AUGUST 6 2020 | 7:30-9:00 pm How does faith—especially the Christian faith—intersect with themes of inequality and racial injustice? GATHERING AT: Your home or hang out of choice via Zoom. Jana Spangler will host us again. Thank you Jana. Below is some helpful info for being part of a Zoom convo. Close to the event date I will send the Zoom link via…
Jeanetta Williams, President of NAACP Utah Chapter and Shawn Newell, Vice President of NAACP Utah Chapter TUESDAY | JUNE 30 2020 | 7:00-8:30 pm In times of stress and upheaval it can be very helpful to get curious and listen. Jeanette and Shawn will share their thoughts and experiences living as Black people in a very White world. GATHERING AT: Your home or hang out of choice via Zoom. Jana…
Kate MacLeod Tuesday | April 16, 2019 | 7:00-9:00 pm Earth Day is April 22. To celebrate this seminal 49 year old event, singer and activist, Kate MacLeod will help us appreciate the value of this earth and think about ways we can contribute to its health. Kate will share her experiences, approach, and some of her music through implementing her art in political and cultural activist activities. GATHERING AT:…
Andrea Smardon THURSDAY | February 7, 2019 | 7:00-9:00 pm Andrea will talk about lessons learned and questions still outstanding after producing KUER’s Next Door Strangers, a podcast about finding connection in a time of division. GATHERING AT: University of Utah, The A. Ray Olpin Union, Panorama Room East 200 S Central Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Go here for written directions and a map The nearest parking…
Reckoning with Jefferson: A Nationwide Conversation on Race, Religion, and the America We Want to Be | APRIL 10-14 Create or join virtual conversations about important topics that are affecting our country. You can do this in your own living room or connect via internet with small groups throughout the country. Living Room Conversations is a great structured model to facilitate respectful and fruitful discussions about challenging issues. FIND…
Explore with Thomas McConkie methods to meet across the political divide. 7:00 P.M. | Sunday November 18th Judy and James McConkie Home I 3373 Oakwood Street In these times of political upheaval and division, how can we express our differences and voice our disagreements in an authentic way? How can we make it safe for others to do the same? Join us for a soulful evening at Jim and…
Seeking people of difference Living Room Conversations and Utah Village Square have been invited to collaborate with the national StoryCorps initiative called One Small Step. We are excited about this possibility and need YOU! The idea behind the project is to bring two people, who hold differing views, to have a StoryCorps-style conversation. One Small Step is unique from traditional StoryCorps conversations because the stories shared will be between people who…
A Multicultural Civic Dialogue to Build Our Community Monday, April 30 from 1-4pm, Salt Lake Community College Redwood Road Campus Experience the hearts and minds of a diverse group of community members through guided dialogue. Keynote speaker, Dr. Clyde Rivers, will share his insights regarding the Golden Rule. Listen and share in a safe space your hopes, concerns, and experiences through facilitated conversations. This builds bridges across diverse cultures and beliefs.…
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