Life on the campaign trail was a constant education for Michelle Obama. Among the lessons was the power in people coming together to see her…and to see each other eye to eye. "I've learned that it's harder to hate up close."
How do we create spaces where people can come together to talk, listen and share stories and ideals to build stronger communities, even when people might not agree or share the same history or perspective? How do we as a nation push back against cynicism and the "us vs them" battles that so often divide us?