About Everyday
Democracy
For over thirty years, Everyday Democracy has provided training, tools, and resources to foster locally driven solutions and sustainable change in communities.
About Everyday
Democracy
For over thirty years, Everyday Democracy has provided training, tools, and resources to foster locally driven solutions and sustainable change in communities.
Our Mission
We build power with individuals and groups advancing multiracial democracies in their local communities.
Our Vision
We envision a vibrant, multiracial democracy where all people have access, resources, and power to create thriving communities.
Our Mission
We build power with individuals and groups advancing multiracial democracies in their local communities.
Our Vision
We envision a vibrant, multiracial democracy where all people have access, resources, and power to create thriving communities.
Our Values
Our Values
Our History and Origin
The earliest seeds of Everyday Democracy were born from the belief that grassroots dialogue was the best way to address pressing public issues. Founded originally as the Study Circles Resource Center in 1989 by Paul J. Aicher, Everyday Democracy has grown from conversations between neighbors into robust community-wide dialogues, national conversations, and leadership development trainings to build the power of everyday people.
Throughout our history, we have insisted on facing challenging conversations head-on, and pursued meaningful participation across race, class, and political beliefs. In 1992, following the brutal beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers, Everyday Democracy officially committed to the work of dialogue around race, publishing our first dedicated discussion guide in response to community demand.
Since then, Everyday Democracy has continued to bring together everyday people to address problems facing their communities through brave, inclusive, and substantive dialogues. We provide training, tools, and curated experiences to engage communities in dialogue with a justice and equity lens so everyone can thrive.
Our History and Origin
The earliest seeds of Everyday Democracy were born from the belief that grassroots dialogue was the best way to address pressing public issues. Founded originally as the Study Circles Resource Center in 1989 by Paul J. Aicher, Everyday Democracy has grown from conversations between neighbors into robust community-wide dialogues, national conversations, and leadership development trainings to build the power of everyday people.
Throughout our history, we have insisted on facing challenging conversations head-on, and pursued meaningful participation across race, class, and political beliefs. In 1992, following the brutal beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers, Everyday Democracy officially committed to the work of dialogue around race, publishing our first dedicated discussion guide in response to community demand.
Since then, Everyday Democracy has continued to bring together everyday people to address problems facing their communities through brave, inclusive, and substantive dialogues. We provide training, tools, and curated experiences to engage communities in dialogue with a justice and equity lens so everyone can thrive.
