This panel will build on the moderator’s series, "Minding the Middle: The Path to Courageous Pragmatism,” which addresses Human Rights, Dignity, and the Future of Democracy by framing civic polarization as a systemic threat and offering a path for repair. It will explore how polarization links to the fear of losing control over resources and consider how it signals the state of our democracy. It will also  discuss the concept of Courageous Pragmatism—rooted in self-assessment and curiosity—as the essential civic action for preserving democracy and finding broadly beneficial solutions.

Session Participants: 

1. Acooa Ellis, ABLE Endeavors

2.  Jeremiah Ellis, Ellis Heritage Services

3. Shawntera Hardy, Amethyst Advisory Group