Civil Conversations: Let's Talk About Political Polarization

2420 E Admiral Blvd,Tulsa OK 74110

02 December, 2022

Description

What if political conversations...> Fostered UNITY rather than division?> Helped BUILD relationships rather than destroy them?> Left people feeling HOPEFUL rather than demoralized?Coffeehouses have a global history of being centers for revolutionary discourse and cultural exchange. In homage to this tradition, Civil Conversations is a community event designed to help people engage in productive civic dialogue that pushes beyond party lines. ________________ The theme of our December event is "Political Polarization."Attendees will engage around prompts that explore why our country and communities are so ideologically divided--and what can be done about it. ________________Civil Conversations is not about debate, but about listening. The goal of this event is not to change others' opinions, but to broaden your own perspective of the world by learning how others in your community see it.Prompts and dialogue structures will be thoughtfully facilitated to foster a deeper curiosity about—and understanding of—others' core sociopolitical experiences, concerns, hopes, and values. However, in the process, you may indeed find that minds are changed—perhaps even your own.