Can We Talk? Respectful Conversations on Difficult Topics
Workshop | Registration opens Sunday, August 16, 2026 2:00 PM
Led by Glen White, retired psychologist and founding member of Braver Angels of Arkansas, and David Childs, Braver Angels ambassador, this two-hour interactive workshop introduces participants to Braver Angels, a national nonpartisan organization dedicated to reducing polarization. The session explores the forces that drive tribalism and highlights the true story of Daryl Davis, a Black musician whose friendships with Ku Klux Klan members prompted many to leave the organization.
Participants will learn the LAPP framework— Listen, Acknowledge/Agree, Pivot, and Perspective— a set of four practical skills for navigating difficult conversations. Each skill is clearly defined and illustrated with real examples.
The workshop includes hands-on practice, coaching, and a live modeled conversation. Volunteers may participate in a guided real-time dialogue. The session concludes with open discussion and Q&A.
Lunch will be provided and is included in the program cost.
This program will meet in person at OLLI Headquarters (HQ), located at 481 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.
Class changes occasionally happen; please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.
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OLLI HQ
Glen White
Glen White is a retired psychologist and founding member of Braver Angels Arkansas (BAAR), a national organization working to reduce political polarization. A past state coordinator of BAAR, Glen now serves as the group's publicity and media coordinator and leads community workshops. As creator and host of the podcast On the Other Hand, Glen and co-host April Chatham-Carpenter interview community leaders who bridge political and social divides.