S2629 The Civility Book: Building Bridges Across the Political Divide
Class | Registration opens Monday, March 16, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Stephen and Nolan often disagree, yet they have discovered how to turn their differences into meaningful dialogue rather than conflict. In their book, they share the strategies that make this possible and provide guidance for others seeking to do the same. Their approach offers practical tools for respectful conversation and understanding lessons that are especially valuable today, as divisions and strife challenge communities and relationships across America. This class explores their insights and demonstrates how disagreements can become opportunities for connection rather than division.
In Person at The Hawk - Harrison Hall - Not Recorded
Stephen Henderson
Stephen Henderson is an American journalist who won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary and the 2014 National Association of Black Journalists award for Journalist of the Year. He hosts a daily radio show on WDET FM, Detroit’s public radio station and is the founder of BridgeDetroit.com.
Nolan Finley
Nolan Finley is Editorial Page Editor of The Detroit News, a position he's held since May 1, 2000. He directs the expression of the newspaper's editorial position on various national and local issues and also writes a column in the Thursday and Sunday newspapers.
Finley has been with the newspaper since 1976, starting as a copy boy in the newsroom while a student at Wayne State University. Nolan also co-hosts the “MiWeek” show on Detroit Public Television, he's the host of The Nolan Finley Show on 910am Superstation. and often appears on Flashpoint on WDIV. He is a graduate of both Schoolcraft College in Livonia and Wayne State, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in journalism. In 2012, Nolan was inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. He is a native of Cumberland County, Ky.