For Immediate Release: May 18, 2026
Contact: media@colorofchange.org
Briefing will bring together Color Of Change leaders, students, advocates, educators, and Rep. Maxwell Frost to address book bans, attacks on Black museums, school vouchers, and the broader campaign to erase Black cultural history.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, May 20, Color Of Change will host an issue briefing on Capitol Hill titled “Attacks on Black History & Education.” The briefing will examine the coordinated attacks on Black history, public education, museums, books, curricula, and truthful storytelling at a moment when extremists are working to erase Black cultural memory and weaken the institutions that help communities understand the truth about this country.
The briefing will feature remarks from Nadine Smith, President and CEO of Color Of Change, Rep. Maxwell Frost, students, and advocates working to protect Black history, culture, and education.
Color Of Change is on Capitol Hill to bring Black voices directly to decision-makers on Capitol Hill and ensure that the needs, experiences, and priorities of Black communities are seen, heard, and acted upon.
WHO
Nadine Smith, President and CEO, Color Of Change
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL10)
Brandon Tucker, Color Of Change
Michael Huggins, Color Of Change
WHAT
Color Of Change issue briefing: “Attacks on Black History & Education”
The briefing will focus on efforts to censor Black history, ban books, undermine public education, attack Black museums, and use education policy to advance a broader strategy of cultural and economic erasure.
WHEN
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM ET
Morning refreshments begin at 9:00 AM ET
WHERE
Capitol Visitors Center
Senate Side, SVC 215
Washington, D.C.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM — Morning refreshments
9:30 AM – 9:32 AM — Welcome from Michael Huggins, Color Of Change
9:32 AM – 9:35 AM — Opening remarks from Nadine Smith, President and CEO, Color Of Change
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM — Student speeches
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM — Panel: “Attacks on Black History & Education”
10:00 AM – 10:05 AM — Remarks from Rep. Maxwell Frost
WHY
Black culture and history are central to how communities understand democracy, justice, and power. Across the country, extremists are censoring books, rewriting curricula, attacking museums, and suppressing the historical record to erase Black stories and weaken movements for justice. This briefing will spotlight the communities fighting back and the policies needed to protect the truth.
RSVP
Members of the press interested in attending should RSVP to:
Michael Franklin, wordsnormalizebehavior@gmail.com
