The rhetoric around “Black on Black” violence is factually wrong and allows some to ignore the underlying issues that create opportunity gaps for those impacted by violent crime in low-income, urban communities. February’s Capitol Innovation Forum: “The Root of Urban Violence” will tackle the issue of violence in the nation’s capital. Opening the event will be a musical performance by local musician, activists, and social entrepreneur Bathsheba Smitten, followed by a panel discussion on the drivers of urban violence and sustainable interventions. Following the panel discussion, attendees will participate in a design thinking exercise to explore innovative ways to end violence in our nation’s capital, while addressing the underlying systemic barriers to opportunity. The forum will be recorded for the Capitol Innovation Podcast series. Contact us to see if your quality for a complimentary ticket. Purchase your tickets here.
