Haymarket, Virginia – Conversations in the Community invites community members to participate in its upcoming virtual and in-person conversations and events.

“I am excited to engage with the community virtually and in-person,” said Jennifer Roberts, founder and president of Conversations in the Community. It is possible to have respectful and purposeful conversations with people who have different perspectives and experiences. It is healthy for us to seek to understand our neighbor’s perspective and to invite them to understand ours,” added Roberts.

Conversations in the Community is a platform that engages community members in dialogue about a variety of topics, including racism and education. It aims to foster empathy and build strong communities.

Upcoming opportunities for community engagement include:
Thursday, April 21st, 2022 @ 7:30 p.m.
Virtual Conversation: “Apathy in the African-American Community”
Saturday, April 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 a.m.
Fredericksburg African American Trolley Tour
Saturday, May 15th, 2022 @ 2:00 p.m.
Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour
Thursday, May 21st, 2022 @ 7:30 p.m.
Virtual Conversation: “Racism and Christianity: The Great Divide”

Email Jennifer Roberts at conversationsinthecommunity@gmail.com with questions, to register for an event or to request a customized conversation for your group.