DC and Chocolate Cities in Danger

Join us in person or via livestream for an Emergency Summit: DC and Chocolate Cities in Danger — “Putting I.C.E. on ICE” taking place during the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference. This urgent gathering will feature socially conscious law enforcement leaders, criminal justice advocates, scholars, youth organizers, and community voices working together to confront threats to our communities and democracy.

Date & Time

Saturday, Sept 27, 2025 • 1 PM EST (12 PM CT • 10 AM PT)

Location (In-Person):

The Historic New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
1313 New York Ave NW • Washington, DC 20005

Livestream:

Watch live from Washington, DC right here on this page (embedded above). For the best experience, head to YouTube.com/@IBW21st — like the video, drop a comment, and chat with fellow viewers. Your engagement helps more people discover the stream.

Invited Panelists / Speakers:

• Sonia Pruitt — Ret. Police Captain; Founder, The Black Police Experience
• Dr. Divine Pryor — Founder/ED, The People’s Police Academy
• Dr. Brian Williams — Univ. of Virginia, Batten School of Leadership/Public Policy
• Samantha Masters — Black Youth Project 100
• Bethany Young — Policy Director, D.C. Justice Lab
• Nana Gyamfi — ED, Black Alliance for Just Immigration
• Dr. Julianne Malveaux — Economist; President Emeritus, Bennett College
• Denise Rolark Barnes — Editor, Washington Informer
• Kymone Freeman — WE ACT Radio; Congressional Candidate
• Tyrone Parker — Former ED, Alliance of Concerned Men; Member, C.R.E.W.
• Jenise Jo Patterson — Founder, Parent Watch
• Marcus Ellis — Deputy of Impact, Cities United
• Dorothy Johnson-Speight — Founder/ED, Mothers in Charge
• Nee Nee Taylor — Founder, Harriet’s Wildest Dreams
• Andre Mitchell — ED, Man-Up, Inc.

Moderator:

• Dr. Ron Daniels, President, IBW

Convener:

• Ronald Hampton, Convener, IBW Police Justice & Accountability Task Force