community conversations

Start by asking a question—go straight for the heart. “How do we talk together in ways that will open up our best capacities and our best gifts?” could be a good one. Add to it more of the quote from civil rights activist Vincent Harding and you’ve got a glimpse into conversations about democracy we’ve been having.

This summer, we came together with Independent Sector and the Council of Michigan Foundations under the shared belief that our country and our democracy require our attention. Communities across America are hurting, and we need to find a way to reconnect.