These forums,  led by eminent community leaders, are designed to encourage open and honest communication about matters of great importance to all DC residents. The discussions often reveal how closely the humanities disciplines can inform and reflect important social concerns. Past forums have: examined democracy as it relates to the Great Migration, used the history of dance to illustrate transformations of DC's African-American culture, and discussed methods for creating an effective learning environment for the culturally diverse student body attending DC Public Schools.