Michelle Obama PromiseUSA.com Invitation
In this spoken invitation, two presenters outline a national community‑engagement strategy that builds on Asset‑Based Community Development (ABCD) and the World Café conversation process. They argue that, rather than shouting, communities should recognize and mobilize existing assets. The World Café is described as a fun, table‑based dialogue method that lets participants listen deeply, share ideas, and discover common meaning. The plan proposes that Promise USA, together with trained facilitators—including local leaders, Girl Scouts, and other youth—host these conversations across the country. The First Lady, Michelle Obama, would pose a unifying question to the nation, appear regularly in national media to share harvested insights, and then pose the next question, creating a rolling cycle of dialogue and action. The presenters envision that this nationwide, asset‑focused conversation will reveal shared values, inspire collective action, and restore hope for the nation.
