Reclaiming Civility

What a powerful and moving conversation between Mayor Yemi and Wayne Williams at the Reclaiming Civility Community Roundtable Discussion yesterday! These two are modeling in real time how to make friends with "rivals". The sincere respect and affection they have for each other is evident, even as they retain differences in opinion. Well done Mayor and Wayne!

This Friday, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗮𝘁 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗮.𝗺., we are honored to host a dialogue between 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗲𝗺𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝘀, who now serves as Chief of Staff. Following a competitive 2023 election, they chose a path of collaboration—building trust through respectful engagement. During this conversation, they will reflect on the convictions and practices that made that possible.

During this gathering, you can expect:
-A candid conversation between Mayor Yemi Mobolade and Wayne Williams
-An opportunity for Q&A with both leaders
-Small table discussions where every voice is welcomed
-A shared commitment to strengthening how we communicate and connect

This event is not about having all the answers.

It is about showing up, listening well, and engaging with one another in meaningful ways.

Seats are limited to keep the conversation meaningful.
We’d love to have you in the room. Follow the link to register below.

https://go.reclaimingcivility.com/community-roundtable-5-1?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email+marketing&contact_id=cueA6is0SycqiRe4LNom

Most people care deeply about their communities.

But very few of us have ever been taught how to engage across differences without causing harm.

So instead of focusing on opinions, we focus on skills:
Listening.
Restraint.
Curiosity.
Accountability.

These aren’t just nice ideas—they’re things we can actually practice and get better at over time.

And if more of us practiced them, our conversations (and communities) would look very different.

Which of these do you think we need more of right now—listening, restraint, curiosity, or accountability?

Please come and be a part of this timely conversation on civility in our community!

You’re not the only one.

Most people were never taught how to:

• handle disagreement
• stay in hard conversations
• communicate without it escalating

And it’s showing.

That’s why we’re hosting
Civility in the City — March 30

This isn’t about being “nice.”

It’s about learning how to engage—without losing respect for each other.

🎤 Featuring Maury Giles (Braver Angels)
📖 Alexandra Hudson (The Soul of Civility)
📍 Berger Hall, UCCS
🕡 6:30 PM
🎟️ $10

https://pages.reclaimingcivility.com/sp/f883a50dd46

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That belief is what led us to create Civility in the City.

At this event, Maury Giles, CEO of Braver Angels, and best-selling author Alexandra Hudson come together to explore how civility, courage, and connection intersect in today’s public life.

👉 If you want to strengthen how you show up in hard conversations, event details are in the comments.

Civility isn’t about lowering conviction.

It’s about raising the quality of how we engage.

That belief is why we’re hosting Civility in the City—an expert-led event where Maury Giles (CEO of Braver Angels) and best-selling author Alexandra Hudson will share what civility, courage, and connection look like when they’re lived out in real communities—and why it matters now.

Where do you most wish conversations felt more constructive right now—at work, in your community, or at home?

If this conversation matters to you right now, join us on March 30th. Details are in the comments.