The Purpose Tour 2025 was a transformative nationwide series of impactful conversations centered on social justice, youth empowerment, and community leadership. Attendees engaged in thought-provoking panel discussions featuring influential leaders, activists, and creatives, and connected with like-minded individuals committed to driving social change.
The tour also featured powerful live performances and interactive experiences that amplified voices from marginalized communities. Participants gained access to exclusive resources and opportunities, fostering deeper engagement in the movement and inspiring continued action beyond the events.
Washington, DC - Purpose Club
Thursday, February 13
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Between Lines & Shadows
Adedayo Kosoko, Alexa Patrick, & Charles
Jean-Pierre in conversation with Kelsye Adams.
Baltimore, MD - Lord Baltimore Hotel
Tuesday, February 18
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Activism Unfiltered
DeRay McKesson & Brittany Young
in conversation with Alanah Davis.
Richmond, VA - The Hippodrome Theater
Tuesday, February 25
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Breaking Color Barriers
Daphne Maxwell Reid, Dr. Sesha Joi Moon
& Whitney Brown in conversation with The Media Prince.
Atlanta, GA - The Gathering Spot
Tuesday, March 4
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Rewriting the Rules
Trinity Simoine & Hope Wollensack in conversation with Dr. Dolo Dorsey. Performance by KAMAUU.
Washington, DC - Georgetown University
Tuesday, March 11
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Beyond the Game
Ricky Williams & Jimmie Jenkins in conversation with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson
Largo, MD - Purpose Club
Tuesday, March 18
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
State of Mind
Marcus “Polo” Pilgrim & Zaineb "ZiZi" Hassan
in conversation with Viktor Valenté.
Pittsburgh, PA - Emerald City Pittsburgh
Tuesday, March 25
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Beyond the Badge
Chief Eric Holmes & Leon Ford in
conversation with Sab Saunders.
Raleigh, NC - CAM Raleigh
Tuesday, April 1
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Creating Spaces for Us
LT McCrimmon & Delaney Vandergrift
in conversation with Grant Bennett
New York, NY - Coexist Game House
Tuesday, April 8
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
The Power of Influence
Melissa C. Potter & Marvet Britto in
conversation with Ari Chambers.
Newark, NJ - Newark Museum of Art
Tuesday, April 15
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
It’s Up to Us
Monica Hall & Rashawn Davis in
conversation with Justis Pitt-Goodson.