Meet the Village Square Board of Directors: Justine Hicks!

What does it look like to truly listen instead of just waiting to respond? #disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides #strongertogether #civicengagement #civility #villagesquare

On Juneteenth, we commemorate June 19, 1865, the day news of freedom finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

We'd like to take a moment to send a HUGE heap of appreciation to our beloved Jim Davis, for his many, many (so many that we lost count!) years of service on our Board in the important role as Treasurer! We're finally letting him "retire" to enjoy a much-deserved break.

UNUM Digital Series - Yuval Levin: American Covenant How the Constitution Unified Our Nation—and Could Again Online Tuesday, June 16, 2026 @ 7:00 pm https://villagesquare.us/event/yuval-levin/ Free! Register today.

How can we create space for honest conversation without fear of being attacked? How can we be braver? #disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides #strongertogether #civicengagement #civility #villagesquare

UNUM Digital Series - Yuval Levin: American Covenant How the Constitution Unified Our Nation—and Could Again Online Tuesday, June 16, 2026 @ 7:00 pm https://villagesquare.us/event/yuval-levin/ Free! Register today.

Agree. Disagree. Repeat. Most separate, we gather. The Village Square is the town hall for the 21st Century. #disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides #strongertogether #civicengagement #civility #villagesquare

"A life is not important except in its impact on other lives."  — Jackie Robinson The Village Square: We host the hard conversations—so you don’t have to yell at strangers online. https://villagesquare.us #bridgingdivides #strongertogether #civicengagement #civility #villagesquare

UNUM Digital Series - Yuval Levin: American Covenant How the Constitution Unified Our Nation—and Could Again Online Tuesday, June 16, 2026 @ 7:00 pm https://villagesquare.us/event/yuval-levin/ Free! Register today.

Village Voices: "What shuts down a conversation for you?" #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is not forgotten. Today we pause in gratitude and reflection.

Village Voices: "What makes you feel respected in a disagreement?" #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange

UNUM Digital Series - Yuval Levin: American Covenant How the Constitution Unified Our Nation—and Could Again Online Tuesday, June 16, 2026 @ 7:00 pm https://villagesquare.us/event/yuval-levin/ Free! Register today.

Agree. Disagree. Repeat. Most separate, we gather. The Village Square is the town hall for the 21st Century.

Village Voices: "How do you respond when you hear an opinion that differs from your own?" #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." — George Santayana At The Village Square, we bring people together across differences so you can explore big ideas with curiosity and connection. https://villagesquare.us

On Thursday, May 7, 2026 The Village Square – in partnership with Leadership Tallahassee, the Tallahassee Democrat, WFSU, the City of Tallahassee, and Leon County Government – will host the 14th Annual Tallahassee Town Hall. Register (free!) at https://tinyurl.com/TallahasseeTownHall2026

Village Voices: "What helps you stay curious when someone sees the world very differently than you do?" #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange

On Thursday, May 7, 2026 The Village Square – in partnership with Leadership Tallahassee, the Tallahassee Democrat, WFSU, the City of Tallahassee, and Leon County Government – will host the 14th Annual Tallahassee Town Hall. Register (free!) at https://tinyurl.com/TallahasseeTownHall2026

On Thursday, May 7, 2026 The Village Square – in partnership with Leadership Tallahassee, the Tallahassee Democrat, WFSU, the City of Tallahassee, and Leon County Government – will host the 14th Annual Tallahassee Town Hall. Register (free!) at https://tinyurl.com/TallahasseeTownHall2026

On Thursday, May 7, 2026 The Village Square – in partnership with Leadership Tallahassee, the Tallahassee Democrat, WFSU, the City of Tallahassee, and Leon County Government – will host the 14th Annual Tallahassee Town Hall. Register (free!) at https://tinyurl.com/TallahasseeTownHall2026

“Honest disagreement is often a sign of good progress.” - Mahatma Gandhi  The Village Square: Where curiosity beats certainty. #disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides #strongertogether #civicengagement #civility #villagesquare

Leon County Government and The Village Square are honored to host the 11th Annual Created Equal celebrating “The Soul of Food” on Tuesday, April 21, starting at 5:30 p.m. at The Moon, 1105 E. Lafayette St. Learn more here: https://tlh.villagesquare.us/event/created-equal-soul-of-food/

Leon County Government and The Village Square are honored to host the 11th Annual Created Equal celebrating “The Soul of Food” on Tuesday, April 21, starting at 5:30 p.m. at The Moon, 1105 E. Lafayette St. Learn more here: https://tlh.villagesquare.us/event/created-equal-soul-of-food/

Leon County Government and The Village Square are honored to host the 11th Annual Created Equal celebrating “The Soul of Food” on Tuesday, April 21, starting at 5:30 p.m. at The Moon, 1105 E. Lafayette St. Learn more here: https://tlh.villagesquare.us/event/created-equal-soul-of-food/

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.  The Village Square: Building bridges, not comment threads. #disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides #strongertogether #civicengagement #civility #villagesquare

We enjoyed today's God Squad event, and look at this beautiful "flower" arrangement made by our terrific Board Member Julie McBride!

Ahead of this Friday’s God Squad conversation on “Lady Liberty,” we want to share this music video from local duo Hot Tamale Tallahassee that highlights the spirit and aspirations she represents.  #GodSquad #VillageSquare #LadyLiberty #Tallahassee

Ahead of this Friday’s God Squad conversation on “Lady Liberty,” we want to share this music video from local duo Hot Tamale that highlights the spirit and aspirations she represents. 

God Squad: Old Lady Liberty is 250 First Baptist Church of Tallahassee Friday, Apr 10 from 12 pm to 1 pm https://tinyurl.com/OldLadyLibertyIs250 (Don’t let the $10 ticket donation keep you from joining us. You can use the promo code LIBERTY to reveal a free ticket.)

“What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.” - “Hamilton,” the musical  The Village Square: Less doomscrolling, more face talking.  #disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides #strongertogether #civicengagement #civility #villagesquare

God Squad: Old Lady Liberty is 250 First Baptist Church of Tallahassee Friday, Apr 10 from 12 pm to 1 pm https://tinyurl.com/OldLadyLibertyIs250 (Don’t let the $10 ticket donation keep you from joining us. You can use the promo code LIBERTY to reveal a free ticket.)

“This is the power of gathering: it inspires us,delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful; in a word, more alive.” - Alice Waters The Village Square: Less doomscrolling, more face talking. #disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides #strongertogether

Tomorrow! UNUM Digital Series | Jane Kamensky: We Hold These Truths “To believe in America…is to believe in possibility.” – Jane Kamensky Join us Tuesday, March 31 | 7:00–8:30 PM ET on Zoom or Facebook Live. Free. Register: https://villagesquare.us/event/truths/ #disagreebetter #listenfirst

Just learned about this inspiring letter and vision for a New Civic Future - founded on agency, connection and empowered communities. (And not surprised to see @thevillagesquare.bsky.social's Liz Joyner as an author.) Gives me hope that we're witnessing a civic renewal. www.newcivicfuture.org/letter

UNUM Digital Series | Jane Kamensky: We Hold These Truths “To believe in America…is to believe in possibility.” – Jane Kamensky Join us Tuesday, March 31 | 7:00–8:30 PM ET on Zoom or Facebook Live. Free. Register: https://villagesquare.us/event/truths/ #disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides

Flying Pig Academy SquareCasts presents: Walk Away from That Box OR Why Fixing Civil Discourse Requires Less Politics, https://villagesquare.us/podcasts/

God Squad: Old Lady Liberty is 250 First Baptist Church of Tallahassee Friday, Apr 10 from 12 pm to 1 pm https://tinyurl.com/OldLadyLibertyIs250 (Don’t let the $10 ticket donation keep you from joining us. You can use the promo code LIBERTY to reveal a free ticket.)

Village Voices: "What led you to your political beliefs, and what experiences have shaped your worldview?" #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange

“Civility is not a tactic or a sentiment. It is the determined choice of trust over cynicism, of community over chaos.” - President George W. Bush The Village Square: Democracy works better when we practice listening.  #disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides

Introducing the newest thing in higher (and we really mean higher - like look UP) education: The Flying Pig Academy. https://villagesquare.us/podcasts/

Village Voices: "Let's challenge ourselves to see the humanity in people who hold different political beliefs." #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange

UNUM Digital Series | Jane Kamensky: We Hold These Truths “To believe in America…is to believe in possibility.” – Jane Kamensky Join us Tuesday, March 31 | 7:00–8:30 PM ET on Zoom or Facebook Live. Free. Register: https://villagesquare.us/event/truths/ #disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides

“We have a choice about how we behave, and that means we have the choice to opt for civility and grace.” - Dwight Currie  The Village Square: We turn conflict into conversation.  #disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides

Flying Pig Academy SquareCasts are here. In a time when society feels divided and "us versus them" dominates, this series gives civic entrepreneurs a simple but powerful hack: complicate the narrative. We call it being criss-crossey.  https://villagesquare.us/podcasts/

UNUM Digital Series | Jane Kamensky: We Hold These Truths “To believe in America…is to believe in possibility.” – Jane Kamensky Join us Tuesday, March 31 | 7:00–8:30 PM ET on Zoom or Facebook Live. Free. Register: https://villagesquare.us/event/truths/ #disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides

Village Voices: "What are some steps we can take to bridge the political divde in our communities?" #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange

“Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle.” - George R.R. Martin  The Village Square: Different views. Shared future.  #disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides #strongertogether #civicengagement #civility #villagesquare

Need some weekend listening? Check out this Village SquareCast (podcast!) - https://villagesquare.us/podcasts/ In the 5th season of our UNUM series, we bring you the current president of The American Academy of Arts & Sciences, Dr. Laurie L. Patton. #disagreebetter #listenfirst #bridgingdivides