Amid a divided nation and federal cuts to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Institute for Responsible Citizenship’s Ascension Internship Program gathered dozens of Washington-area interns on June 27 to network, build lasting bonds, and spark conversations about leadership, justice, and the future of Black excellence.
The event was hosted just minutes away from the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro stop in Northwest D.C., at Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, where attendees enjoyed tacos, quesadillas, and churros.