Courageous citizenship is a practice. We aim to support Georgians in practicing courageous citizenship across political differences through skill-building, convening, collaborative action, and most importantly, relationship-building.
If you would like a Braver Angels presentation or workshop in any of these areas for your local faith, civic, neighborhood, etc. organization, please let us know by filling out our INPUT FORM or by contacting atlanta-ga-alliance@braverangels.org.
Missed last month's BA Metro Atlanta Alliance presentation and discussion on Pew Research's Beyond Red vs Blue: The Political Typology?? Well...You're in luck! Take the political typology survey and watch the recording on YouTube!
Wednesday, September 9th - 8:00 pm Online via ZOOM Monthly Discussion Topic: Social Media: Reaction and Response. Join a Braver Way presentation and discussion on social media, our reaction and response. We will start with a recent, local social media exchange (political party events/minority religious holidays) and open the floor for more. RSVP Link.
Wednesday, September 16th - 2:00 pm - Online via ZOOM Depolarizing Conversations: Turning Arguments into Discussions - An Interactive Experience for GLSP. In this Braver Education developed workshop, participants learn to recognize polarization and avoid stereotyping others, discover how to handle challenging conversations, especially with those with whom you disagree, and Learn and Practice LAPP Skills: LISTEN, ACKNOWLEDGE, PIVOT, PERSPECTIVE. Registration CLOSED. (Interested in this workshop for your local community organization? Submit INPUT FORM)
Saturday, September 26th – 10:30 - 12:30 - In-person BA Metro Atlanta Alliance BRAVER HIKE and PICNIC – Briarlake Forest Park - 3330 Briarlake Rd, Decatur, GA 30338. Let's celebrate the "Last of Summer" the Braver Angel's Way with a summer cookout, games, and as always, great dialogue and fellowship. Braver Angels will provide main, plates and utensils, plus ice. Bring a side dish to share. Come early at 10:30 for a "Braver Hike" along the forest trail and maybe a game of badminton! Picnic festivities begin at 11:30. Questions? Email Denise Chiavetta at dchiavetta@braverangels.org. Please RSVP so we know how many people to prepare for!
Sunday, September 27th – 11:00 In-person Presentation "President Barack Obama’s Take on American Exceptionalism as applied to the Skills for Disagreeing Better." Braver Angels of Georgia State Co-coordinator, Geoffrey Bryson, will be speaking at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Columbus, GA during Sunday service.
Monthly Metro Atlanta Alliance Luncheons at 57th Fighter Group Restaurant will take place the LAST SATURDAY of the month (except Winter Holiday months) through February 2027. Stay tuned for Winter Holiday Month events!
October 31 * January 30 * February 27
