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Streaming Live April 25, 2025 · 7 PM EST — A national town hall meeting assessing Trump’s first 100 days and exploring bold strategies for resistance and transformation. Join us live from the historic Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington, DC.

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Speakers and Panelists

Dr. Julianne Malveaux Educator, Author, Political Economist

Dr. Julianne Malveaux
Political Economist, Pres. Emerita, Bennett College for Women

Rev. Thomas L. Bowen, Former Sr. WH Advisor, Faith Engagement (Biden-Harris Admin.)

Rev. Thomas L. Bowen
Former Sr. WH Advisor, Faith Engagement, Biden-Harris Admin.

Tara Murray, Esq., Exec. Dir., Washington Bureau, Nat'l Urban League

Tara Murray, Esq.
Exec. Dir., Washington Bureau, National Urban League

Hilary Shelton, Senior Vice-President, Governance and Policy, NAACP

Hilary Shelton
Sr. Vice President, Governance & Policy, NAACP

Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, Pres., Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

Dedrick Asante-Muhammad
Pres., Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies

Mel Foote, President/CEO, Constituency for Africa

Mel Foote
Founder, President & CEO, Constituency for Africa

Denise Rolark Barnes, Editor & Publisher, Washington Informer

Denise Rolark Barnes
Editor & Publisher, Washington Informer

Jessica Ann Mitchell, Founder & Dir., National Black Information Trust  

Jessica Ann Mitchell
Founder & Director, National Black Information Trust

Kymone Freeman, WEACT Radio  

Kymone Freeman
Co-Founder, WEACT Radio

Moderator

Dr. Ron Daniels

Dr. Ron Daniels
Pres., Institute of the Black World 21st Century

Program

  • Musical Prelude
  • Welcome & the Occasion by Dr. Ron Daniels
  • Invocation by Rev. Thomas Bowen
  • Black National Anthem: Audio Insert
  • Presentation of IBW Legacy Award to Keenan Keller – Brief Words by Ronald Hampton and Acceptance by Keenan Keller
  • Presentation of IBW Profile in Courage Award to Cong. Al Green – Acceptance by Jaliana Douglas
  • Inspirational Expression by Aziyrah Peters
  • Introduction of Panelists and Panel Discussion
  • Questions, Answers, Comments from Audience
  • Summary Remarks from Panelists
  • The Charge and Call to Action by Dr. Ron Daniels
  • Benediction by Rev. Thomas Bowen
  • Harambee
IBW21

IBW21 (The Institute of the Black World 21st Century) is committed to enhancing the capacity of Black communities in the U.S. and globally to achieve cultural, social, economic and political equality and an enhanced quality of life for all marginalized people.