Civic Leadership Forum

Public Policy & HBCUs

Meeting with Congressional Leaders on Capitol Hill

Community Ambassadors present their public policy to multiple congressional leaders on Capitol Hill. Here they meet with Oregon Representative Janelle Bynum, discussing their proposal on Black mental health.

Touring Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Ambassadors tour several HBCUs, including Howard University, Morgan State University and Coppin State University, where they meet with students, learn about the Divine Nine Greek Fraternities and Sororities, and tour the campuses.

Visit and Dialogue with the D.C. Metropolitan Police

Ambassadors learn about how D.C. police engage the community and share feedback on how they can better support Black youth, including themselves.

Learning about the law and your rights with the D.C. Public Defenders

Ambassadors participate in a hands-on law and rights workshop with the staff at the D.C. Public Defender’s Office. Ambassadors work through a mock court case and their rights during police encounters.

Meeting with Students at Dunbar High School

Dunbar High School was the first public high school in the nation for African American students. Our ambassadors visit the school and host a workshop with students in the Law and Public Policy Academy.

Visit to the National Museum of African American & Culture History

Touring the National Museum of African American History & Culture, and exploring the countless hands-on exhibits reinforces to our ambassadors that Black History is American History.

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