Tuesday, February 10, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 pm
RESPECTFUL EXCHANGE OF IDEAS
Topic: What role should Government play in our Education System?
Nir Family YMCA
2710 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28403
We'll have a bite to eat and review Braver Angels’ ways to engage. Then we’ll dive into the topic. Our moderated discussion groups are a place to respectfully exchange ideas and perspectives — without the judging and eye-rolling that’s so common today.
Wednesday, February 25, 2025
6:00 - 7:30 pm
BA of WILMINGTON MONTHLY SOCIAL
Location TBD
Come grab a beer with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other's company.
RSVPs to open soon
Tuesday, March 10, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 pm
RESPECTFUL EXCHANGE OF IDEAS
Topic: TBD
Nir Family YMCA
2710 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28403
We'll have a bite to eat and review Braver Angels’ ways to engage. Then we’ll dive into the topic. Our moderated discussion groups are a place to respectfully exchange ideas and perspectives — without the judging and eye-rolling that’s so common today.
Registration to open in March
Wednesday, March 18, 2025
6:00 - 7:30 pm
BA of WILMINGTON MONTHLY SOCIAL
Location TBD
Come grab a beer with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other's company.
RSVPs to open in March
Tuesday, April 7, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 pm
RESPECTFUL EXCHANGE OF IDEAS
Topic: TBD
Nir Family YMCA
2710 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28403
We'll have a bite to eat and review Braver Angels’ ways to engage. Then we’ll dive into the topic. Our moderated discussion groups are a place to respectfully exchange ideas and perspectives — without the judging and eye-rolling that’s so common today.
Registration to open in March
Wednesday, April 22, 2025
6:00 - 7:30 pm
BA of WILMINGTON MONTHLY SOCIAL
Location TBD
Come grab a beer with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other's company.
RSVPs to open in March
Tuesday, May 19, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 pm
RESPECTFUL EXCHANGE OF IDEAS
Topic: TBD
Nir Family YMCA
2710 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28403
We'll have a bite to eat and review Braver Angels’ ways to engage. Then we’ll dive into the topic. Our moderated discussion groups are a place to respectfully exchange ideas and perspectives — without the judging and eye-rolling that’s so common today.
Registration to open in March
Tuesday, June 9, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 pm
RESPECTFUL EXCHANGE OF IDEAS
Topic: TBD
Nir Family YMCA
2710 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28403
We'll have a bite to eat and review Braver Angels’ ways to engage. Then we’ll dive into the topic. Our moderated discussion groups are a place to respectfully exchange ideas and perspectives — without the judging and eye-rolling that’s so common today.
Registration to open in March
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 pm
RESPECTFUL EXCHANGE OF IDEAS
Topic: TBD
Nir Family YMCA
2710 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28403
We'll have a bite to eat and review Braver Angels’ ways to engage. Then we’ll dive into the topic. Our moderated discussion groups are a place to respectfully exchange ideas and perspectives — without the judging and eye-rolling that’s so common today.
Registration to open in March
We offer book clubs, neighborhood groups, religious groups, clubs, companies, and other organizations introductory presentations about the work we're doing to decrease political polarization in our community along with skills building workshops.
“Political discussions within families are often loaded with emotional charge and past baggage ... I loved learning about a wide variety of engagement styles along with strategies for handling each one in a way that prioritizes family unity.”
— Braver Angels of Wilmington member
Online Workshops
This 40-minute online workshop is designed to provide participants with
strategies and skills for dealing with family political differences in a constructive way.
This 40-minute online course is designed to foster skills to help you lessen the effects of polarization when you encounter them in your political conversations.
Skills For Social Media
This 40-minute online course will teach you the knowledge and skills to avoid contributing to polarization on social media and help you identify and more effectively respond to difficult situations.
Other eLearning Courses
Check out Braver Angels' full catalog of professional level courses, crafted by experts in communications and depolarization. Each course takes approximately 40 minutes to complete.