{"id":2036,"date":"2025-01-09T14:27:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T19:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/new-york\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=2036"},"modified":"2025-01-09T14:27:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T19:27:25","slug":"host-a-january-20th-community-potluck-for-american-values","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/new-york\/resources\/host-a-january-20th-community-potluck-for-american-values\/","title":{"rendered":"Host a January 20th Community Potluck for American Values"},"template":"","class_list":["post-2036","resource","type-resource","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","resource_type-guide"],"acf":{"details":{"summary":"This year, January 20th is a day of conflicting emotions and values - Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday contrasts with the inauguration of a president whose administration threatens to undo the fabric of our democracy. In a time of fear and uncertainty, the way to gather strength is to gather with others, reaffirming our shared American values. We urge you to plan and host a potluck to build and fortify your community and bring like-minded folks together. Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide to make planning your potluck. ","featured_image":5480,"resource_type":157,"authors":"","related_issues":[106,469],"related_work":false,"location":35},"sidebar":{"helper_enable_sidebar":false,"helper_media_contact":{"heading":"Media Contact","manually_enter_person":false,"person":"","name":"","role":"","phone":"","email":""},"helper_links_downloads":{"heading":"Links & Downloads","links":null}},"page_layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_wysiwyg":{"content":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, January 20th will be a day of conflicting emotions and values \u2013 Martin Luther King Junior's birthday is contrasting with the inauguration of a president who threatens to undo 240+ years of government by the people.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a time of high anxiety and uncertainty, with looming threats to our democracy, the way to gather strength is to gather with others \u2013 reaffirming our shared values in community. That\u2019s why we\u2019re starting a new program \u2013 New Yorkers for American Values \u2013 to build a support system throughout the state of like-minded individuals who value a functioning representative democracy.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting together with like-minded family and friends for a potluck, sharing good food, and perhaps readings or discussions, will fortify us for the challenges ahead.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will gather to reaffirm our American values:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The political equality of all citizens\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government of, by, and for the people\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free and fair elections\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rule of law\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protection for individual liberties and rights<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A government system of checks and balances with limits on the power of elected representatives and separation of powers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We urge you to plan and host a potluck, a first step to strengthening ourselves for the year ahead and building our New Yorkers for American Values network. There\u2019s nothing magical about January 20th \u2013 your potluck can be during the weekend, before, or on the day itself.\u00a0 And time of day doesn\u2019t matter \u2013 brunch, lunch, or dinner \u2013 whatever\u2019s most convenient for you and those you gather with.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and hosting a potluck is easy and fun \u2013 we\u2019re here to help.\u00a0<\/span>"}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_accordion","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_accordion":{"heading":"Here\u2019s a step by step guide to make planning your potluck smooth and seamless.","panels":[{"panel_heading":"1. Brainstorm your guest list and reach out to folks ","panel_copy":"Think through the like-minded members of your community who you\u2019d like to invite to your potluck. Reach out to those friends, family members, neighbors, colleagues, members of your congregation or book club \u2013 anyone who you\u2019d like to welcome into your home as the host.\r\n\r\nTo make outreach easy, here\u2019s a sample email or text message you can send out en masse:\r\n\r\n<i>Hey, I\u2019m hosting a community potluck on [X DATE] at [X TIME] to observe MLK Day and bring folks together over shared values in light of the inauguration. I\u2019d love for you to join! Feel free to bring a main dish, side dish, or dessert, as well as any quote or reading you might like to share or discuss. Please let me know if you can make it \u2013 hope to see you then!<\/i>\r\n\r\nIt may be helpful to create a shared spreadsheet to keep track of what dishes folks are bringing \u2013 or you can keep it more informal.\r\n\r\n<b>*If you are planning to host a potluck, and you\u2019re open to inviting other Common Cause New York members in your area, please email <\/b><a href=\"mailto:ngewirtzman@commoncause.org\"><b>ngewirtzman@commoncause.org<\/b><\/a><b> ASAP and she will help you coordinate the invitations!*<\/b>"},{"panel_heading":"2. Gather your potluck hosting materials ","panel_copy":"Here are some resources for you to help with your planning and preparation:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seriouseats.com\/potluck-recipes-8750488\"><b>Recipes<\/b><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/16_Iamgby5llvEZBTo-Dq1p3Lc1SXXvPVyTn1Z13OefM\/edit?usp=sharing\"><b>Suggested readings: selected quotes<\/b><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1f4A4-H4bfBN1cYooxIP3Zir9Pj-IUz_m8TRkmEQBMPs\/edit?usp=sharing\"><b>Suggested readings: speeches<\/b><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/7oiceGXBuaFr14fltUh9Ws?si=fEkDvnd6RVWUllAS3UGrRA\">If you\u2019d like to play music on theme, we put together this playlist for you!\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},{"panel_heading":"3. Host your potluck!  ","panel_copy":"In these upsetting, uncertain, and frightening times, community is what makes us resilient. It is so important that folks feel they have a network of like-minded and supportive folks to connect with over shared values. As host, we encourage you to take care to introduce guests to one another so all feel comfortable and welcome.\r\n\r\nFeel free to facilitate and guide as much discussion as you\u2019d like to \u2013 or just hold space for your community to share their thoughts, feelings, and values as they come up regarding January 20th, MLK Day, and the incoming administration."},{"panel_heading":"4. Let us know how it went! ","panel_copy":"If you hosted a potluck, we\u2019d love to hear about it! Please share a recap of your potluck with our team by emailing <a href=\"mailto:ngewirtzman@commoncause.org\">ngewirtzman@commoncause.org<\/a> and if you\u2019re comfortable, please share photos!"},{"panel_heading":"5. Keep in touch and help grow New Yorkers for American Values","panel_copy":"<ol><\/ol>\r\nRemember that we are only as strong as our communities are. The years to come under this administration may be fraught, but we don\u2019t have to \u2013 and cannot \u2013 brave them alone. Continue to grow and nourish your community, leaning on each other for support and to affirm your values. Reach out to folks in your network to stay in touch, continue the discussion, and brainstorm and take political actions together!"}]}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_wysiwyg":{"content":"<strong>Ready to host your potluck? Or, want to attend a potluck if one is held in your area? 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