Setting the Frame for Elevating Our Voices Featuring US Senator Angela Alsobrooks

A Powerful Kickoff to the King Lecture Series

Howard University invites students, faculty, and staff to attend Setting the Frame for Elevating Their Voices, the opening event of the 2025-2026 Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy. Hosted in the Founders Library Browsing Room on Friday, September 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM EDT, this gathering sets the tone for a year of meaningful dialogue and policy engagement. The event is free and open to the Howard community, offering a space to reflect on how institutions can amplify underrepresented voices and foster inclusive leadership.

Spotlight on Senator Angela Alsobrooks and Marie Johns

This year’s opening features a keynote address by United States Senator Angela Alsobrooks, whose trailblazing career and commitment to equity make her an ideal voice to launch the series.

Invited by Trustee Emeritus Marie Johns, Chair of the King Endowed Chair, Senator Alsobrooks will speak on the importance of creating frameworks that elevate the perspectives of students, faculty, and staff, especially those whose voices have historically been marginalized. Together, Johns and Alsobrooks bring a wealth of experience and vision to this event, promising an afternoon of inspiration, insight, and action.