Fri, Jun 19, 2026
We Hold These Truths
Your Story is America's Story!
The challenges and possibilities of this moment will be shaped at the level of community. Every city, neighborhood, and gathering place carries its own stories of hope, struggle, belonging, resilience, and possibility. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, communities across Metro Atlanta are asking not only what America has promised, but what kind of future we are willing to build together.
Your Story is America's Story!
The challenges and possibilities of this moment will be shaped at the level of community. Every city, neighborhood, and gathering place carries its own stories of hope, struggle, belonging, resilience, and possibility. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, communities across Metro Atlanta are asking not only what America has promised, but what kind of future we are willing to build together.
Hosted by
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM GMTIn partnership with
We Hold These Truths explores what people believe about the American Dream, how that dream has changed over time, and what it would take for all of us to have the right to pursue happiness and the power to experience it.
The We Hold These Truths conversations will take place throughout Metro Atlanta in 2026, with more than 40 events bringing residents together through theater, shared meals, and guided dialogue. These gatherings invite people to share their stories, listen with care, and imagine a future where everyone is seen, heard, valued, and able to thrive.
Your story is America’s story. And together, our stories help shape the larger story of who we are becoming.
Event Highlights:
- A Meal: Share a meal at a table with friends and strangers
- A Play: Experience a thought-provoking short play
- A Conversation: Engage in guided discussion led by trained facilitators
This event is for you if you want to...
- Deepen your understanding of others
- Build community
- Discover ways to take positive action
- Share your lived experience
- Navigate difficult conversations
- Ensure a positive future for your community
Food and Drink
Meet The Host
Out of Hand Theater uses the tools of theatre for social impact by bringing together strangers and friends from diverse backgrounds to talk about community issues over a meal, fueled by theater. Launched by a short one person play, participants are then guided in a facilitated conversation and share together how they can make a positive difference. Guests leave with a deeper connection with others, hopeful about the future and their role in it.
A Note from the Host
Dinner will be provided!
Schedule
3:00PM
Portrait Dedication
4:00PM
Children's Art Display of Freedom and Banned Book Dedication
5:00PM
Book Signing with Dr. Catherine Meeks
6:00PM
Out of Hand Dinner Performance
6:45PM
Out of Hand Dinner Facilitated Conversation
8:00PM
Event Ends
Supported by
We Hold These Truth Partners
We Hold These Truth Sponsors
