Night of Ideas 2025 comes to Washington, D.C!
Washington, D.C. is a major cultural and historical hub for Black creativity and Afro-American heritage. Iconic institutions like the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Howard University, and the Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DESA) play a vital role in celebrating African-American contributions to the arts. Today, D.C. serves as a crucible for artistic innovation, exploring contemporary themes like Afrofuturism, social justice, and racial identity through diverse artistic expressions, from music and visual arts to theater and literature.
Held in collaboration with the Karsh Institute of Democracy and DESA, the 2025 edition of Night of Ideas continues these reflections by bringing together speakers to discuss current and pressing topics while offering impactful artistic actions and experiences under the theme “Youth in Action.”
The goal of this afternoon and evening is to foster multicultural and interdisciplinary dialogue by giving a voice to specialists from complementary fields. Panels open to a wide audience will be accompanied by intimate workshops and book signing sessions. High school students will also participate through musical and theatrical performances and live acts, while exploring the theme of democracy from a youth perspective.
This event is free and open to the public. Stay tuned for more information on our lineup of events, speakers and registration link!
Co-presented by Villa Albertine Washington, DC, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and the Karsh Institute of Democracy.