The Social- A Salon-Style Social & Depolarizing Conversations

Join us in person for The Social, a chill salon-style hangout where we dive into real talk without the drama. It’s all about open minds, good vibes, and bridging those pesky divides. Bring your curiosity, your stories, and get ready for some honest, respectful convos that might just change how you see things. Let’s make connections that matter!

This week:

How Shifts in Government, Markets, and Community Shape Our Lives Across Generations Howard University Multidisciplinary Gerontology Center

The Social’ this Thursday beginning at 4:30. You will hear senior activist from our community speak about their experiences in helping establish policy to prevent sexism and racism in DC and the nation, and get to share your experiences. You will learn more about how to be an Artivist(Social Activism through Art and Music) , from a representative of Sounds of my people Music and Arts Enterprises. You will be able to join in our drum circle and be able to share your concerns. Take the opportunity to join the movement and express your voice about what is going on in our community.

What Is a Salon-Style Social?

A salon-style social is a facilitated gathering rooted in the tradition of community and intellectual salons — spaces designed for thoughtful exchange rather than debate.

A salon-style social:

● Centers conversation over confrontation● Welcomes lived experience as expertise● Values listening as much as speaking● Encourages nuance, reflection, and relationship

No one is here to “win.”Everyone is here to learn together.

What Are Depolarizing Conversations?

Depolarizing conversations are structured dialogues that reduce “us vs. them” thinking by:

● Exploring multiple truths at once● Separating people from positions● Acknowledging uneven impacts across communities● Focusing on consequences, not ideology

The goal is understanding, not agreement.

This week we will discuss the history of Activism in the DC and have guest senior activist share their unique experiences fighting sexism and racism in the city, navigating gentrification and public policy.
We will hear from Tina Hobson, senior activist and widownof her late husband and activist, Julius Hobson. Together they were advocates of change in the Dc area and across the nation. Tina Hobson is a community member in NW DC.

Info: Begin ordering your food and drinks at 4pm until 7pm. Order online at the link below. For the name of your order, please put your first name and then ‘The Social’ as your last name. Orders will be picked up and delivered by one of our HU MGC interns and made available at the front welcome table during the events every hour, 4:30,5:30, 6:30, 7:30 https://www.cafesankofa.com/

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Howard University- School of Social Work, 601 Howard Pl NW, Washington, DC, United States

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