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Event graphic for the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies’ “Built For This Moment: A Brunch & Exhibition,” featuring black-and-white photos, event details, and the date September 27, 2025, at The Eaton Hotel DC.

Brunch & Exhibition Honoring 55 Years of the Joint Center

On Sept. 27, 2025, we gathered together for community, conversation, and culture over a beautiful brunch, paired with a specially curated exhibit built to honor the Joint Center’s 55 years of policy, progress, and influence.

Our distinguished panelists, included Dedrick Asante-Muhammad (President, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies), Shavon Arline-Bradley (President & CEO, National Council of Negro Women), Juan Williams (Author & Journalist), and Jotaka Eaddy (Founder & CEO, Full Circle Strategies; Founder, Win With Black Women), will explore the Joint Center’s history, the evolution of public policy institutions, and the future of equitable, evidence-based leadership.

View all the images from the event below.

This event was invite-only. For questions or additional information, please contact events@jointcenter.org.