Given the rollercoaster of emotions America has traveled over the past year,

Carey Nieuwhof’s words are vital for us to remember:

“The tribalism that’s emerging—I only hang out with people who look like me,

sound like me and agree with me—directly threatens our ability

to value people different than ourselves.”

To bridge the divide in America, we should remember we are not competing against each other.

We can work together to positively influence others of all gender, race, and religion

through our attitudes, words, and actions—

not our ability to convert them to agree with us.

Unity values others and strengthens us as a whole.

I’m Mac Hammond, and this is the Winner’s Minute.