The, it’s almost time to tune in to the Obama Foundation’s third annual Democracy Forum! Starting at 12pm CT, join us for a day of conversation on dealing with our deeply polarized world and using the essential skills of pluralism to bring about change, featuring a keynote address from President Obama at 5pm CT. View the full agenda below, then access the livestream here beginning at 12pm CT. | |
| 12pm CT: Main Stage Session One
Lightning Talks: Why Pluralism Matters
Rachel Kleinfeld, Monica Guzman, Finale Doshi-Velez, and Eboo Patel will each deliver a short talk about the importance of engaging meaningfully across differences.
In Conversation: Making the Political Case for Pluralism
Kansas State Representative Brandon Woodard and Kansas State Representative Tory Marie Blew will join moderator Layla Zaidane to discuss the importance of direct engagement and respect in a time of hyper-polarization.
In Conversation: The Power of Culture and Connection
Ryan Reynolds and Reyna Roberts, joined by moderator Ayad Akhtar, will talk about the ways culture shapes our understanding of belonging. | |
| 5pm CT: Main Stage Session Two
President Obama on the Power of Pluralism
President Obama will discuss how a pluralistic society strengthens democracy.
Hope and Pluralism, moderated by President Obama
Next generation leaders Manu Meel, Nika Kovǎc, and Ainka Jackson will join President Obama to share their own experiences leveraging the power of pluralism to bridge divides and build coalitions for change. | |
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