Join CBCF for the

National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice (NREI)
Summit in New Orleans

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 9:00am - 2:30pm CDT

Southern University at New Orleans
The Millie M. Charles School of Social Work
6400 Press Dr (Suno Knights Dr)
New Orleans, LA 70126

The National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice (NREI) was established in 2020 as the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) pledge to bolster its work in advancing racial justice, combating systemic injustice, and increasing economic development opportunities for the Black community.

The 2025 NREI Summit will celebrate NREI’s 5th operating year, convening experts, stakeholders, and community members to address two of NREI’s focal areas – criminal justice and education – and the relationship between them. This year’s Summit will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, utilizing the city’s rich cultural history as a backdrop for insightful panels, interactive content, and engaging discussions with participants around key issues for local communities related to criminal justice and education.