Sunday MORNING Zoom 9:30am until 11 ish

We meet Every Sunday using a conversational style. No Dictators, No endless monologues. We use Zoom's raised hand to pass the microphone around and also polite verbal insertions. Subjects range to what ever topic people want to discuss. Everyone is welcome to attend. No need to use a camera if you would not . We typically have 5 to 10 participants. Zoom meeting Id and URL is at the bottom of this announcement. Below is a copy of what Meetup's AI says we talked about..

The meeting covers wide-ranging discussions among Gary, Larry, Dave, James, and Pocket about social and political issues, with particular focus on the NFL's "Inspire Change" initiative promoting equity, freedom, and justice, which Larry views as a significant counter to MAGA messaging. The group explores challenges facing younger generations, including phone addiction, social media algorithms suppressing diverse voices, and a perceived lack of courage to engage in activism compared to past civil rights movements, with James emphasizing the need to motivate young people to move beyond convenience and take action for social change. Gary remains optimistic that cultural shifts are happening through subtle messaging like the NFL campaign and local election victories, arguing that while Trump and Project 2025 pose serious threats, grassroots efforts and individual actions can rebuild support for diversity, equity, and democratic values, though the group acknowledges concerns about Supreme Court composition, misinformation, and the difficulty of determining truth in modern media.
Next Steps
Larry: Take a picture of Joan's solstice artwork at the BIPOC UU Church potluck and send it to Gary[#1][#2][#3]
Gary: Explore using more video programming in future Zoom discussions[#4]
Gary: Research and review the NFL's "Inspire Change" equity messaging initiative[#5]

Meeting ID: 836 9570 2483 Passcode: 666 666 or
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83695702483?pwd=YXZwdFdaRjF2OUpjd0plY2FPR08xUT09