Committee of Seventy

Change often starts with who sees themselves in power.

At our fifth annual Women in Public Leadership event, trailblazer Judge Kelley Brisbon Hodge reflected on how she worked to reimagine public service by building deeper community connection and shifting how people understand government beyond enforcement toward engagement and trust.

She also spoke about bringing young women into the office—especially young Black women who have historically been excluded from seeing themselves in these spaces—as a way of planting seeds for what leadership can look like for the next generation.

In the spirit of Juneteenth, her message speaks to the long arc of freedom and representation: progress is not only about access to institutions, but about ensuring people can envision themselves within them.

Watch the full conversation here: https://tinyurl.com/2mt2jz6w

Juneteenth is a reminder that freedom is not just something to be declared.

It has to be delivered, enforced, and made known in order to be real in people’s lives. When information does not reach the communities it affects, or when enforcement is delayed or inconsistent, rights can exist on paper without fully reaching the people they are meant to protect.

This history is what Juneteenth asks us to remember. It is not only about the moment freedom was finally announced in Galveston, but about what it means when the alignment of access to information and enforcement determine whether rights are actually experienced.

Democracy depends on institutions communicating clearly, enforcing consistently, and reaching every community without delay so that what is promised by law is experienced for all its intended to serve.

From the moment colonists set foot on American soil, we’ve debated how to build and sustain a more perfect union in this country. Exploring the vast history of American democracy and debate will be a keynote from Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Jon Meacham.

This exclusive kick-off event is happening July 15th at the National Constitution Center, and it’s a perfect way to continue the America 250 celebrations! General admission and VIP reception tickets are both available.

Visit the link below for more information and to secure your spot!
https://seventy.org/250th-tickets-sponsorship

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In our second session for the Promise of Democracy Summit: 250 Years and the Path Ahead; moderator and The 19th News Editor at Large Erin Haines will explore the erosion of trust and how media organizations and influencers alike can foster a healthier and more balanced information ecosystem.

Speaking on these complexities are
- Kathleen Hall Jamieson (creator FactCheck.org, director The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania)
- Renee DiResta (social media researcher and professor Georgetown University)
- Rachel Lobdell (executive director, News Creator Corps)
- Dannagal Young (director, University of Delaware Center for Political Communication)

Individual tickets to the summit are sold out, but sponsorship packages are still available for July 16th! This panel and all others will be recorded and released with our friends at . For more information on the summit and to secure your spot, visit https://bit.ly/democracy250.

How does our legal system protect us and our democracy? And what happens when it's tested?

In our opening session for the Promise of Democracy Summit: 250 Years and the Path Ahead; moderator and Professor Kermit Roosevelt will guide panelists through a discussion on legal institutions at the intersection of government and the Constitution.

Individual tickets to the summit are sold out, but sponsorship packages are still available for July 16th! This panel and all others will be recorded and released with our friends at . For more information on the summit and to secure your spot, visit https://bit.ly/democracy250.

This weekend, we'll be a part of the Coalition of Non-Profits Community Expo at Pennsylvania Convention Center. You can explore resources, meet organizations, and make connections with other folks looking to make a difference!

Learn more at https://cn-p.org

Now serving C70 members an Election Debriefing special today at 12 PM 🍽️

Get ready to dig in…to these election results with Tanisha and Andrew for a virtual Lunch & Learn as they discuss:

✅Primary results
✅Turnout trends
✅Possible revelations around the state's political landscape
✅Future in key races across the Commonwealth

Before 12: Bring your lunch and your curiosity and we'll bring the election insights worth chewing on.

🕛 12 PM
💻 Virtual
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3v4hkumd

Not a member? Join today to access exclusive insights and events like these.

We’re kicking off our Promise of Democracy Summit on July 15th with Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Jon Meacham. With his sharp eye on our history, he will explore the passionate disagreements that have shaped our nation. General admission and VIP reception tickets are both available.

Visit https://bit.ly/Meacham250 for more information and to secure your spot!

What's on the menu for our Election Debrief? 🍽️

C70 members are invited to join Tanisha and Andrew for a virtual Lunch & Learn as we digest Pennsylvania's:

✅Primary results
✅Turnout trends
✅Possible revelations around the state's political landscape
✅Future in key races across the Commonwealth

Bring your lunch and your questions as we munch over the findings that could help shape Pennsylvania's path to the general election.

🗓 June 12
🕛 12 PM
💻 Virtual

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3v4hkumd

Not a member? Join today to access exclusive insights and events like these.