Civil Dialogue in Troubling Times

Presented by:

Shaunelle Curry, TVFM and Media Done Responsibly

Anaïs Maseda, Living Room Conversations

• Learn strategies to cultivate respectful civil dialogue, courageous listening, and empathy when engaging in conversation around divisive topics
• The mission of Media Done Responsibly (MDR) is to amplify the practice of social responsibility in media while providing education, voice, and access to youth change-makers through their 3-pillar approach of media literacy, production, and advocacy. MDR is in its 17^th year of partnering with Cal State LA.
• Living Room Conversations began in 2010 with the idea that a structured, intimate conversation format could empower everyday citizens to discuss important issues with friends of differing backgrounds and political affiliations