What’s Next featuring Maya Rupert

Schedule

Sat Jun 06 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus | Washington, DC

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“What’s Next,” by Building Bridges Across the River, features conversations with leaders on building a more connected and joyful world.
About this Event

In her new book "The Real Ones" author Maya Rupert shares how to disrupt the hidden forces of racism. Maya is the third Black woman in history to run a Presidential campaign and has appeared on CNN, NPR and The Atlantic.


"Maya Rupert offers a frontline look at the ways that dominant society shapes Black identities and how we all suffer when we can't be our true, authentic selves." - Heather McGhee, New York Times bestselling author of The Sum of Us.


What's Next is produced by the Ward 8 non-profit Building Bridges Across the River and presents thoughtful discussions with leaders from multiple fields to reflect on how we can create a more prosperous, connected and joyful world.A short performance by the Bishop Walker School for Boys Choir will precede this program. A light reception by Ward 8 based Carribbean restaurant Sopadilla's will follow.


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THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus, 1901 Mississippi Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States

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