Millions of Conversations
Millions and United Way of Chattanooga launch Learn United Conversation Series.
What if peace is inevitable?
The Hate-Industrial Complex spins narratives to divide us. There's another way.
Recognizing the interconnectedness of life's domains: health, education, work, art, and spirit.
Alison and Samar discuss the importance of addressing the divisions in our society.
Active listening is the first step in building mutual understanding.
When we identify similarities, we can start making the best of our differences.
What parts do people want to change and what do they hope for?
After serving in the Marines, Joseph is addressing the effects of learned racism.
PledgeToListen tip #8
Tennessee panelists break down the state of border politics and the path to belonging in America.
PledgeToListen tip #6.
Event recap and resources from "State of the Union After January 6th".
Tennessee panelists unpack the historical impact and current state of voting rights.
Gallery view of all of our print ads.
A full look into our #PledgeToListen creative.
Our mission is to bring Americans together to change the narratives that marginalize the "other".
2020 Ambassador Mohamed-Shukri Hassan shares shares his journey from Somalia to Nashville.
What is Democracy in America? To us, it is coming together as citizens supporting the common good.
2020 Ambassador Rabiah Ahmed offers a hopeful vision for the future of Muslim American communities.
2020 Ambassador Maryam tells her own understanding of identity growing up as an Iranian-American.
2020 Ambassador Rabiah Ahmed describes the values she teaches her children.
Samar Ali provides her analysis as a former White House fellow at the Dept. of Homeland Security.
Afghanistan was a lost war long before the final withdrawal. Gil Barndollar and Jason Dempsey
Intern, Aaditi, shares her experience of the American Dream and the realities she and others face.
Could conversations across the U.S. combat bigotry and bias?
Interview with Samar Ali on our Conversationalist Series event: State of the Union After January 6th
CEO Samar Ali and her work at Millions featured as an example of interfaith female leadership.
CEO Samar Ali speaks on President Biden's State of the Union address.
CEO Samar Ali encourages deeply listening to understand as we navigate fear and anger.
Promotion for our Conversationalist Series event Protected Speech & American Fear.
CEO Samar Ali was consulted in a report on the Taliban’s attempt to join the UN General Assembly.
CSO Jason Dempsey calls for a soul searching on the US' role in Afghanistan.
CSO Jason Dempsey shares his perspective on the 20 year war in Afghanistan.
CSO, Jason Dempsey, interviewed for an article on Biden's withdrawal from the Afghan conflict.
Mentions Millions and our Depolarization Summit as examples working to counter polarization.
Samar Ali and fellow co-chairs write about the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy.
Samar Ali interviewed on President Biden's tasks for his first 100 days.
Mary McCord attends our 2020 Depolarization Summit.
Senior Policy Advisor Jonathan Metzl credits Millions' work to counter polarization.
Overview of partner EADJ's fall 2020 program.
Senior Policy Advisor credits Millions' strategy on countering cycles of disinformation campaigns.
Samar Ali writes about an Islamophobic doomsday ad placed in The Tennessean.
I meet the "Banksy of Monuments" and reflect on the meaning behind monuments.
A note from our partner, Princeton's Bridging Divides Initiative.
This Listening Guidebook serves as a free and accessible toolkit.
A discussion on the life and legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt and her impact on American progress.
A note from Interfaith Youth Core Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Mary Ellen Giess.
A note from Dr. Kareem Crayton.
A note from Chief Strategy Officer, Dr. Jason Dempsey.
Communication from Samar Ali following the Jan. 6 riot.
A note from Felice Bell of Narrative 4.
The USA's criminal justice system shows signs of severe racial bias.
Mayowa addresses her concerns about how damaging racial stereotypes can be.
Marlie from Jefferson County, AL expressed her desire for more unity amidst the many social divides.
Samar Ali outlines our 7-step path toward sustainable peace. The first step starts with listening.
Rachel Kleinfeld of Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Bob Boisture expressed that love will enable us to build a society that works for us all.
Jason Dempsey warns against looking to our military to solve complex problems simply by use of force
Rachel Kleinfeld of Carnegie Endowment for International Peace explains the effects of polarization.
Samar Ali is interviewed on polarization in America and her work at Millions.
Samar Ali is interviewed on the Millions approach to countering disinformation.
Samar Ali is interviewed on how 9/11 impacted her faith and led to her work at Millions.
Samar Ali is interviewed on the experiences that led to her work at Millions.
Samar Ali is interviewed by New Pluralists on the Millions mission and vision.
Samar Ali interviewed by Cordell Carter, Executive Director of Aspen Institute's Socrates Program.
Samar Ali talks about how we pursue unity in an increasingly polarized society.
Samar Ali interviewed on her life story and what led to her work at Millions today.
Samar Ali is interviewed on how to tackle racial injustice in the US legal system.
Samar Ali joins David Plazas, Director of Opinion and Engagement for the USA TODAY Network Tennessee
Millions President, Samar Ali joins Mike Signer, former Mayor of Charlottesville.