Intergenerational Equity Framework
Our intergenerational equity framework provides a definition and five principles needed for building intergenerational equity in your community work.
Racial Equity
Everyday Democracy Busy in February, Early March
Everyday Democracy has been busy strengthening community engagement with nationwide training events focusing on criminal justice, intergenerational and racial equity.
An Update from Our Executive Director
We are with you in spirit at this uncertain and difficult time in our country and world. While our physical office is closed for the time being, we will continue connecting with you and finding ways to support you.
Black History Month - African Americans and the Vote
Carolyne Abdullah, who directs Everyday Democracy's Strengthening Democratic Capacity Team, recommends that we become more attentive to the possibilities and opportunities during these times of conflict and division that often lie just below the surface and to remember the aspirations of those who fought valiantly for the vote - oftentimes making the ultimate sacrifice. We can do no less.
Everyday Democracy's Institute for Community Change Leaders Convened in December for Intensive Training
In December 2019, community leaders and Everyday Democracy staff members came together in West Palm Beach, Florida for an Institute for Community Change Leaders (ICCL) intensive training.
As part of Everyday Democracy’s broader strategy to develop civic capacity and infrastructure across the U.S., ICCL supports the development of community engagement coaches and trainers who serve as change agents in their communities.
Third Annual Paul and Joyce Aicher Award Ceremony
On December 5, 2019, we celebrated Arthur Johnson and Happy Johnson, leaders of the Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development (CSED) in New Orleans, LA, as the recipients of the third annual Paul and Joyce Aicher Award.
A Time to Talk Dignity
Everyday Democracy is a proud member of the CT Collaborative on Poverty, Criminal Justice and Race ("the Collaborative"), which held its second annual Time to Talk community dialogue event on November 6, 2019 at Capital Community College in Hartford, Connecticut.
Winners Announced for 3rd Annual Paul and Joyce Aicher Leadership in Democracy Award
Happy Johnson and Arthur Johnson of New Orleans, La., were selected as the winners of the 2019 Paul and Joyce Aicher Leadership in Democracy Award.
Oklahoma State University - Tulsa signs on to Become Everyday Democracy's 8th Anchor Partner
Everyday Democracy strengthens nationwide network with new "Anchor" Partner in Oklahoma.
CT Civic Summit Nov 23 will Feature Scott Warren, Generation Citizen
Civic activity is not only about elections. It's community involvement that lasts year round. Join us for a day of sharing thought provoking action ideas to drive our communities toward positive change in 2020 and beyond.
Keynote Speaker:
Scott Warren - Author and CEO, Generation Citizen
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Dialogue to Change
Our ultimate goal is to create positive community change that includes everyone, and our tools, advice, and resources foster that kind of change. Whether you’re grappling with a divisive community issue, or simply want to include residents’ voices in city government, Everyday Democracy's Dialogue to Change process, using a racial equity lens, can help.