National Issues Forums Week National Week of Conversation

In addition to all the in-person events happening this week during the National Week of Conversation, there are many online forums covering a wide variety of topics and issues. It’s not too late to register to participate in one or more online forums.

The online forums and discussions are being organized and conducted by a variety of groups and partners, including the National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI), which is using the Common Ground for Action platform.

Click here to see a list of the online forums and discussions that are scheduled during this National Week of Conversation.

One week in which people all over America participate in conversations that prioritize understanding the other across political, social-economic and cultural divides.

Individuals will participate at public events or in private groups in libraries, community centers, schools, clubs, online video conferences, restaurants and homes. National media coverage, social media campaigns and participating organizations will build awareness and engagement.

NWOC is a project of Bridge Alliance Education Fund, staffed by volunteers from AllSides, Listen First Project, National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation, National Institute for Civil Discourse, Living Room Conversations, and Big Tent Nation. In October 2017, a group of 20 leaders were hosted by Chicago Community Trust to design a national conversation project. The National Week of Conversation is the initial offering and 2018 is the inaugural event.

Organizing partners have donated their expertise, time and resources to make this event possible. National Week of Conversation is a project of the Bridge Alliance Education Fund, which paid for the event website. All other resources have been donated.