Village Voices: "What do you see as your responsibility to hear a different side? Provide an example." #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange

Shop The Village Square for irreverent, history-approved T-shirts. Free shipping on every order. Perfect for yourself or as a bold holiday gift. Grab yours at https://respectandrebellion.com/shop/ #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #civility #unitedwestand #democracy #civicengagement

Village Voices: "How do you respond to individuals who are not aware they may be offending others? What happens?" #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange

We exist because of citizens like you!  Donate + Join + Sponsor today! https://villagesquare.us/donate #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #civility #unitedwestand #democracy #civicengagement #civildiscourse #bridgingdivides #bethechange

Shop The Village Square for irreverent, history-approved T-shirts that make a statement. Free shipping on every order. Perfect for yourself or as a bold, unforgettable holiday gift. Grab yours at https://respectandrebellion.com/shop #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #civility

Village Voices: "Are you aware of a positive outcome arising from a new understanding of a different perspective? What was your experience?" #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #unitedwestand #bridgingdivides #bethechange

This free, members-only celebration is hosted by The Village Square Board and Staff. Not a member yet? Now’s the perfect moment to jump in. A gift of $76 or more makes you a member. Invitations head out at the end of the month, so don’t wait. https://villagesquare.us/donate/become-a-member/

Shop The Village Square for irreverent, history-approved T-shirts that make a statement. Free shipping on every order. Perfect for yourself or as a bold holiday gift. Grab yours at https://respectandrebellion.com/shop #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #civility #unitedwestand #democracy

Shop The Village Square for irreverent, history-approved T-shirts. Free shipping on every order. Perfect for yourself or as a bold holiday gift. Grab yours at https://respectandrebellion.com/shop/ #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #civility #unitedwestand #democracy #civicengagement

Happy Thanksgiving from Village Square! We’re grateful for our community, neighbors, friends, and voices coming together. Wishing you a day full of connection, gratitude, and good company.

This free, members-only celebration is hosted by The Village Square Board and Staff. Not a member yet? Now’s the perfect moment to jump in. A gift of $76 or more makes you a member. Invitations head out at the end of the month, so don’t wait. https://villagesquare.us/donate/become-a-member/

Shop The Village Square for irreverent, history-approved T-shirts that make a statement. Free shipping on every order. Perfect for yourself or as a bold holiday gift. Grab yours at https://respectandrebellion.com/shop #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #civility #unitedwestand #democracy

This free, members-only celebration is hosted by The Village Square Board and Staff. Not a member yet? Now’s the perfect moment to jump in. A gift of $76 or more makes you a member. Invitations head out at the end of the month, so don’t wait. https://villagesquare.us/donate/become-a-member/

On behalf of The Village Square and Florida Humanities, join us online Tuesday, November 18th at 7pm ET / 4pm PT to meet two incredible young civic leaders — John Wood, Jr. of Braver Angels and Manu Meel of BridgeUSA. Learn more and register: https://villagesquare.us/event/tocqueville/

Shop The Village Square for irreverent, history-approved T-shirts. Free shipping on every order. Perfect for yourself or as a bold holiday gift. Grab yours at https://respectandrebellion.com/shop/ #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #civility #unitedwestand #democracy #civicengagement

This free, members-only celebration is hosted by The Village Square Board and Staff. Not a member yet? Now’s the perfect moment to jump in. A gift of $76 or more makes you a member. Invitations head out at the end of the month, so don’t wait. https://villagesquare.us/donate/become-a-member/

Shop. Respect. Rebel. Repeat. Shop The Village Square for irreverent, history-approved T-shirts that make a statement. Free shipping on every order. Perfect for yourself or as a bold, unforgettable holiday gift. Grab yours at https://respectandrebellion.com/shop/ #disagreebetter

On behalf of The Village Square and Florida Humanities, join us online Tuesday, November 18th at 7pm ET / 4pm PT to meet two incredible young civic leaders — John Wood, Jr. of Braver Angels and Manu Meel of BridgeUSA. Learn more and register: https://villagesquare.us/event/tocqueville/

Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸 Today, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of all who have worn our nation’s uniform. The Village Square extends heartfelt gratitude to the veterans in our community and across the country. Thank you for your dedication to protecting our freedoms.

Thanks to everyone who joined us at Ology Northside on Thursday for some good civic fun! All tips collected supported our bridge-building mission of bringing people together across divides.

Thanks to all who attended our God Squad event today! To learn more about upcoming events this season, visit https://tlh.villagesquare.us/series/god-squad/

Why does God Squad even work? Find out - Friday: 12N-1PM at First Baptist Church of Tallahassee. https://tlh.villagesquare.us/event/why-does-god-squad-even-work/

CFNF, in partnership with the Knight Foundation, is proud to announce $190,000 in grants that will directly benefit the Tallahassee community. https://www.tallahassee.com/story/life/communities/2025/10/21/tallahassee-groups-awarded-190k-from-community-foundation/86752276007/?tbref=hp

Our founder, Liz Joyner, participated in this recent, inspiring conference hosted by the Karsh Institute.  Click here to view the conference reel:  https://youtu.be/5vptrykT0wc

Join us at Ology Northside for some laid-back civic engagement with friends old & new. Tip your bartender to donate to The Village Square! Thursday, November 6 · 5:30 - 9pm EST Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/VS-OLOGY

Join us at Ology Northside for some laid-back civic engagement with friends old & new. Tip your bartender to donate to The Village Square! Thursday, November 6 · 5:30 - 9pm EST Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/VS-OLOGY

Join us at Ology Northside for some laid-back civic engagement with friends old & new. Tip your bartender to donate to The Village Square! Thursday, November 6 · 5:30 - 9pm EST Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/VS-OLOGY

Thanks to all who attended our GodSquad event last Friday! Our next God Squad event is November 7: https://villagesquare.us/series/god-squad/ God Squad: Improbable conversations for people of faith and no faith at all (because talking politics wasn’t hard enough).

God Squad: Immigration (yes, we're going there) Friday, October 10, 2025 - 12 noon to 1 pm https://tinyurl.com/GodSquadImmigration

FREE! UNUM Digital Series: Our Common Purpose - Dr. Laurie Patton. Join us via Zoom or Facebook live on Tuesday, October 7 from 7-8:30pm EST. Register at https://villagesquare.us/event/common-purpose/

FREE! UNUM Digital Series: Our Common Purpose - Dr. Laurie Patton. Join us via Zoom or Facebook live on Tuesday, October 7 from 7-8:30pm EST. Register at https://villagesquare.us/event/common-purpose/

Study shows Floridians are not civic minded. That needs to change. | Opinion by Janice Lucas and Bob Jones

Thank you to the Tallahassee Democrat for the coverage of our "Fast Forward Tallahassee" event on Wednesday!

See you tonight for Fast Forward Tallahassee! Thank you, Tallahassee Democrat, for the article. Wednesday, September 24, 2025 @ 5:30 pm at the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee. More info at https://tlh.villagesquare.us/event/fast-forward-tallahassee-2025/

Thanks, Tallahassee Democrat, for the article about our "Fast Forward Tallahassee" event tomorrow, Wednesday, September 24. It's free - join us!

This Wednesday, it's time for "Fast Forward Tallahassee,' a series of 5-minute mini-presentations with auto-advancing slides…ready or not! It’s going to be interesting. Register for FREE at https://tinyurl.com/FFTallahassee.

On Monday we wrapped up this summer's 3-part "Local Color" series celebrating food as it relates to Black culture and the Black experience with an emphasis on the unifying powers of food and shared meals.

Village SquareCast! Podcast: Location, Location, Location: The Importance of Being Local https://villagesquare.us/podcasts/ The rules are like for buying a house: location, location, location OR local local local. #disagreebetter #listenfirst

You’re invited to join us tonight, September 8 for “Soulful Flavors Uniting Neighbors” featuring the inspiring story of Jennifer Young, Owner & Chief Baking Officer of TC Bakery.  The event is free to attend - register at https://tlh.villagesquare.us/event/local-color-soulful-flavors/

"Joyner describes the mission of Village Square — rebuilding civic trust amid increasing polarization — as both “impossible and mandatory.”

Village SquareCast! Podcast: Carom Shots: Why Working Upstream From Conflict is So Powerful  https://villagesquare.us/podcasts/ #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #civility #unitedwestand #democracy #civicengagement #civildiscourse #bridgingdivides #bethechange

You’re invited to join us September 8 for “Soulful Flavors Uniting Neighbors” featuring the inspiring story of Jennifer Young, Owner & Chief Baking Officer of TC Bakery.  The event is free to attend - register at https://tlh.villagesquare.us/event/local-color-soulful-flavors/

You’re invited to join us September 8 for “Soulful Flavors Uniting Neighbors” featuring the inspiring story of Jennifer Young, Owner & Chief Baking Officer of TC Bakery.  The event is free to attend - register at https://tlh.villagesquare.us/event/local-color-soulful-flavors/

Village Voices: How do you demonstrate respect for others, while maintaining an ability to speak your mind? Share your thoughts! The Village Square brings people together across political divides through conversation and community. We’re like group therapy for people who vote differently.

Summer read from our UNUM guests: Dr. Robert Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett: The Upswing 📖 Explore our full summer reading list and hear from our brilliant UNUM author guests: https://villagesquare.us/event/summer-swim/

Village SquareCast! UNUM Podcast: If We Are Brave https://villagesquare.us/podcasts/ We claim to be a nation founded on an idea. But, especially in these times of civic rupture, are we even all talking about the same idea?

Village Voices: What have you found helpful to depolarize politics among friends and family? Share your ideas! The Village Square brings people together across political divides through conversation and community. Disagreement isn’t the problem—disconnection is. We’re here to fix that.

Summer read from our UNUM guests: Alexandra Hudson: The Soul of Civility 📖 Explore our full summer reading list and hear from our brilliant UNUM author guests: https://villagesquare.us/event/summer-swim/

Village SquareCast! UNUM Podcast: God Squad: Ten Paces at High Noon https://villagesquare.us/podcasts/ #disagreebetter #listenfirst #strongertogether #civility #unitedwestand #democracy #civicengagement #civildiscourse #bridgingdivides #bethechange

Village Voices: How has the growing political divide in America affected your life? What are some solutions? The Village Square brings people together across political divides via conversation and community. From local discussions to national dialogue, we champion civil discourse in a noisy world.