Why America Talks?
In America today, it can feel difficult to bridge our divides. We might feel tempted to give up or not even try. But this puts America on a shaky path, as we increasingly demean, demonize, and dehumanize each other. Political gridlock and dysfunction, as well as societal and cultural rifts, are only deepening.
America Talks is a powerful two-day event that invites Americans to connect one-on-one, face-to-face on video across our political divides. By doing so, we remind ourselves that the “other” is – just like us – a person with family, friends, hopes, fears, values, beliefs, and intrinsic worth.
One simple conversation, even if multiplied thousands of times, won’t transform our country. But it’s a start.
Join this powerful event and speak directly with other Americans seeking to repair divides, restore connection, and find common cause.
1. Answer a few questions so you can be matched with a conversation partner
2. IMPORTANT! Complete two-step verification requests (email and cell phone number)
3. Watch your email for details about how to join the event on Saturday, June 12*
4. At 10 am PT / 1 pm ET on June 12, click your America Talks link to join our short livestream kickoff
5. After the livestream, join your conversation partner in a breakout room for about an hour
*Can’t make it on Saturday, June 12? No problem! Join our backup event on Sunday, June 13 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET. Details will be shared before the event weekend.
Face-to-Face Conversations Repair Divides.
Experts cite realtime, face-to-face conversation as highly effective, dismantling the biases, prejudices, and stereotypes that fuel division.
How many people on the “other side” have you had a meaningful conversation with recently?