Policy for the People: Building a Black Agenda for the 21st Century
May 4th 2026,
6 – 8 PM EST
The Network for Developing Conscious Communities (NDCC) is proud to present this timely and critical webinar series. As we navigate a rapidly changing social, economic, and political landscape, the need for a unified, forward-thinking agenda that centers the needs, voices, and aspirations of Black communities has never been more urgent.
Join us as we work together to shape a bold and actionable Black Agenda, one that reflects our collective strength, resilience, and vision for thriving communities.
This webinar brings together thinkers and organizers to envision a bold Black agenda rooted in justice, equity, and community ownership. Participants will explore policy priorities around housing, education, environment, and economic empowerment.
Panelists
Jamila White
Jamila White (she/her) is a liberationist and global community development practitioner and advocate whose work centers Black self-determination, cooperative ownership, and collective power. A cooperative operator with over a decade of experience working across Africa and the Caribbean.
Niciah Mujahid
Niciah Mujahid is an award-winning activist, scholar, writer, and educator. She founded a healing-centered organization in 2017 focused on spiritual and holistic wellness for Black and Indigenous communities, and currently serves as Campaign Manager at FBC, directing resources toward underserved and historically oppressed communities in D.C.
Monica Copeland
Monica Copeland is a Project Director at ThirdSpace Action Lab where she leads The People’s Practice, a multi-strategy initiative to advance anti-racist practice and policy in the community development sector. Monica has worked on financial inclusion and asset building for low- and moderate-income families.
Moderator
Woullard Lett
Woullard Lett is a cooperative organizer and advocate with extensive experience in community economic cooperation and reparative finance. He serves on the boards of We Tuskegee Ubuntu Collective, Northeast Federation of Cooperatives, Us Lifting Us, and the Truth and Repair Commons, and is Male Co-Chair of the N’COBRA New England Chapter.
Local Power, National Impact: Strengthening Black Political Leadership
May 18th 2026,
6 – 8 PM EST
Every great movement begins with a vision—but it thrives through strategy. This webinar explores how Black leaders translate ideas into enduring institutions through effective governance, sustainable funding models, and long-term community engagement.
Panelists
Chrissy M. Thornton
Chrissy M. Thornton is the President and CEO of Associated Black Charities (ABC), a Baltimore-based racial equity organization advancing economic justice and community empowerment. With over 20 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit leadership, and coalition-building, she is known for driving systemic change through strategic partnerships and innovative programming.
Mavery Davis
Mavery Davis is a CPA, community wealth builder, and Director of Lending for New Economy Works WV/Seed Commons, where he supports cooperative businesses in reaching their goals. A husband and father of four, he is also the founder of the Financial Literacy Bootcamp, teaching youth and communities the basics of financial literacy and the psychology of money. Recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Black CPA and a Hometown Hero, Mavery is dedicated to advancing collective prosperity through cooperative economics, education, and community-centered leadership.
Dayvon Love
Dayvon Love is a Baltimore-based political organizer and Director of Public Policy for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS), a grassroots think tank focused on advancing public policy for Black communities. His work centers on criminal justice reform, youth development, reparations, and dismantling systemic inequities. He is the author of “Worse than Trump: The American Plantation”, which critiques the American political left and Black political relationships with white institutions.
Moderator
Brandon Johnson
Brandon Johnson, has developed a track record of devising and conceptualizing ideas and strategies to produce compelling content. As a publicist by nature, Brandon has developed strong, tactful communication skills working with clients like the Washington Commanders while crafting and , his work has been on cooperatives and tech innovation and the power they enable for their communities.
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The Network for Developing Conscious Communities (NDCC) maintains an active YouTube channel featuring a variety of content related to conscious community development. The YouTube channel includes webinars, including The Roots of Resilience Webinar Series, Black Underserved Farmers Webinar Series and educational discussions aimed at fostering sustainable and equitable Black communities.
