In this opening-day conversation, national journalist Joy-Ann Reid and Karen McNeil-Miller explore the urgent intersection of truth, equity, and narrative in our democracy. As disinformation undermines trust and distorts public understanding, how can nonprofit leaders and funders respond with clarity and courage? Together, they’ll unpack the role of media, movement-building, and philanthropy in protecting democratic values, advancing racial and social justice, and reshaping the public square in Colorado and beyond.