Join Us for EQUITY WEEK 2026

June 11-12, 2026 | Washington, D.C.0

Two Days. Three Powerful Experiences. One Movement.

NBJC’s Third Annual Equity Week brings together advocates, activists, students, artists, community leaders, and policymakers for three days of advocacy, celebration, and movement building in our nation’s capital.

OUT on the Hill Advocacy Day

Make your voice count where it matters most.

Connect with lawmakers and committee staff who can advance critical legislation on reparations, healthcare, education equity, police accountability, voting rights, economic justice, hate crime prevention, ending violence against Black women, and protecting our freedom to learn.

Participate in expert-led policy briefings, then deliver our agenda directly to decision-makers.

Racial Healing Conversation Series Luncheon with George Mason University's Sue Aft Memorial Fund

Join us for a powerful, reflective gathering honoring the life and legacy of Bayard Rustin—a visionary strategist whose work bridged movements for racial justice and LGBTQ+ equality.

This event reflects a special partnership between the Sue Aft Memorial Conversation Series, Equity Week, and the John Mitchell, Jr. Program, bringing together scholars, faith leaders, artists, organizers, and community voices to engage in truth-telling, dialogue, and collective healing.

Friday, June 12th from 12 to 2 pm – Location shared upon RSVP

RSVP HERE

Equity Ball at the Historic Howard Theatre

Where culture meets advocacy.

Experience the Afrofuturistic fusion of ballroom culture and civic engagement. Watch legendary houses compete for cash prizes in an unforgettable celebration of Black queer excellence. Between performances, register to vote, connect with advocates, and build community.

This isn’t just a ball—it’s resistance wrapped in joy, brilliance, and unapologetic Black queer power.