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Equitable Dinners Atlanta Community Conversations
Join dinners where people watch plays and talk about making your community better for everyone. You can host at your home, help lead conversations, or just come and share your ideas.
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EligibilityOpen to everyone in Atlanta community
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Good News Stories About Fighting for Racial JusticeThis website collects positive news stories about racial justice and equality across America. It features inspiring examples like a former prisoner who bought a prison to help other ex-inmates with housing and job training, artists creating meaningful murals from recycled materials, and community groups using music to peacefully protest immigration enforcement. The site covers stories about immigrants creating jobs in their communities, musicians raising money for legal aid, animal shelters helping pets when their owners are detained, and Indigenous athletes overcoming discrimination. It also highlights creative forms of protest like singing resistance movements and fashion statements supporting immigrant rights. Each story shows how people are working to create positive change and fight discrimination. The website aims to inspire readers by showing that progress is happening and offering ways to get involved in racial justice work.
Tips for Better Group Meetings and Decision MakingCraig Freshley's Good Group Tips is a comprehensive resource featuring over 100 practical videos, handouts, and articles designed to help groups make better decisions, run more effective meetings, and improve communication. The collection covers essential skills like active listening, managing accountability, setting agendas with clear timeframes, building trust through alignment of words and actions, and creating inclusive conversations. Each tip focuses on specific challenges groups face, such as how to say no effectively, how to define problems clearly before solving them, and how to ensure all group members have access to agenda-setting processes. The resources are designed for anyone leading or participating in group decision-making, from community organizations to workplace teams. Freshley emphasizes practical techniques like formal commitment processes, alternative solution development, and emotional intelligence skills that help groups work together more productively. The materials are freely available and include both written guides and short instructional videos with captions for accessibility.
The Rainbow Rule: A Better Way to Treat Others FairlyThe Golden Rule says 'treat others how you want to be treated,' but this can be problematic when people are different from you. The Rainbow Rule offers a better approach: ask people what they need first, then act. This article explains how the Golden Rule, while well-meaning, can lead to imposing your own preferences on others without understanding what they actually want. For example, giving a hungry person a rollercoaster ticket instead of food because that's what you might want. The Rainbow Rule requires two steps - asking first, then acting - making it more complex but more effective for diverse communities. This approach leads to better solutions, fewer conflicts, and more inclusive outcomes. The concept builds on the medical field's 'Platinum Rule' and encourages treating each person as an individual rather than assuming everyone wants the same things. While the Golden Rule works well among similar people, the Rainbow Rule is essential when working across differences in culture, background, and needs.
Art and Stories That Make a Positive Difference in CommunitiesThis collection of stories shows how art, entertainment, and creativity can help solve problems and make the world better. It includes examples like Harry Styles accidentally helping pay for therapy sessions, a Stephen Colbert joke that saved someone's life, and artists using their platforms to support important causes. The stories cover topics like mental health, LGBTQ+ rights, autism awareness, immigrant stories, and community building. Artists and entertainers are using their creativity to raise awareness, fund important services, and bring people together. From rainbow laser shows replacing banned Pride crosswalks to murals made from recycled bottle caps, these examples show how creative expression can create positive change. The content demonstrates that art isn't just entertainment - it can be a powerful tool for social good, helping communities heal, learn, and grow together.
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All servicesWe Hold These Truths Community Dialogue DinnersWe Hold These Truths brings people together for meals and conversations about what America means to them. Groups of about 10 people share food and watch short plays created by local stories. Trained facilitators help guide discussions about American identity and building a better future. Cities, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and community groups can host these dinners. The program helps people connect across differences and feel more hopeful about making positive changes in their communities.Equitable Dinners @ Work - Workplace Dialogue TrainingA workplace training program that uses short plays and guided discussions to help teams work better together. The program helps reduce conflict, build trust, and create stronger workplace connections. Teams learn to handle difficult conversations, understand different viewpoints, and solve problems together. The training can happen in person or online and is designed for any organization that wants to improve teamwork and communication. Companies can schedule sessions for their employees to learn dialogue skills.We Hold These Truths Community Dinners and TheaterWe Hold These Truths brings people together to share meals and watch short plays about American identity. Groups of about 10 people eat together, watch a performance by local playwrights, and talk about what America means to them. Trained helpers guide the conversations to help people listen and understand different viewpoints. The plays are created from real stories shared by community members. Cities, schools, businesses, churches, and community groups can host these events. It doesn't have to be dinner - breakfast, lunch, or coffee works too. Over 15,000 people have joined these events, and most feel more connected and hopeful afterward.Christian Discussion GuideA guide that helps Christian communities have better conversations about politics and disagreements. It shows how Christian teachings can help people talk respectfully even when they don't agree.Depolarizing Ourselves WorkshopA workshop where people from different faiths like Catholic, Protestant, Unitarian, and Jewish communities come together to learn and talk about understanding each other better. Anyone can learn to lead these workshops to help their community connect across differences.Faith-Sponsored WorkshopsChurches and other faith groups can host special workshops that help people from different backgrounds have better conversations. A trained leader helps everyone learn to listen and talk respectfully, even when they disagree about important things.
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21 connected resources across 5 levelsTrail depth
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Get CuriousRead, watch, explore1 resourceLevel 2
Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups10 resourcesYou are hereOrganizationAurora CommonsAurora Commons helps people from different backgrounds come together and share their stories to build a fairer community for everyone. They use creative storytelling and community activities to help people understand each other better and work together for positive change.
OrganizationThe Acceptance ProjectTeaches people how to listen to others who think differently and have good conversations even when they disagree. Helps communities come together and understand each other better.
ServiceBraver Scholars - Research and Arts ProgramsThis program helps people learn to have friendly conversations with others who have different political ideas. They offer classes, events, and fun activities like music and theater to bring people together.
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Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteeringWe are building resources for this level
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Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement10 resourcesLevel 5
Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creatingWe are building resources for this level