Bridging the Divide: History and Civic Conversation
Saturday, June 20, 11 AM – 2 PM
Parma-Snow Branch Library, 2121 Snow Road, Parma
PBS Western Reserve, in partnership with Braver Angels and the Cuyahoga County Public Library, hosts a preview screening of Ken Burns’ hit docuseries THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION followed by a Braver Angels workshop, “Depolarizing Within.”
The event will teach participants research-based techniques proven to ease divisiveness across the political spectrum, from exploring one’s own attitudes toward political differences to learning how to have constructive conversations during polarizing moments and more.
The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Seating is limited.
The event supports PBS Western Reserve’s mission of fostering lifelong learning and connection across the region through civic dialogue, educational experiences and trusted storytelling.
About Braver Angels
Established in 2016, Braver Angels is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission to inspire and equip Americans to practice courageous citizenship across political differences through skill-building, convening, and collaborative action. Learn more at BraverAngels.org.
About the Docuseries
Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world.
From Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is an ambitious six-part documentary series about the United States’ battle for independence. It is the Critics Choice winner for Best Historical Documentary.
Meet the Workshop Facilitators
Nancy Miranda joined Braver Angels in 2021, where she currently serves as volunteer Ohio State Coordinator. In addition to her role as State Coordinator, Nancy is a Braver Angels ambassador, moderator, organizer and Braver Network representative.
As a retiree, Nancy is committed to the mission of Braver Angels and expanding its presence in Ohio. Prior to her retirement, Nancy served as first vice president of New York Community Bank, overseeing the bank’s Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse Department. Before joining the bank, she spent 30+ years as a business consultant.
Carolyn Brommer is a volunteer moderator for Braver Angels, leading meetings and workshops designed to improve how we think about and communicate with people who differ with us on political and other issues.
Prior to joining Braver Angels and becoming a moderator in 2023, she was an attorney, mediator, trainer and facilitator and retired in 2022. She most recently worked for 24 years as a mediator, district director, and regional director for the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Prior to that she worked as assistant general counsel for the United Steelworkers of America, and as assistant law director (prosecutor) for the City of Akron.
