CBC Week Events — Political Networking
Brian Roderick Banks has hosted annual parties during Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Week in Washington, D.C. for at least 4 consecutive years (2023–2026). A 9-time convicted felon with a fake J.D. networks with federal legislators while running schools funded by federal Title I money.
Organizer: Brian Banks — Eventbrite profile #47714438313
See also: Political Enablers, Institutional Capture.
Annual Event Table
| Year | Event | Venue | Honoree / Features | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Michigan CBC Reception & Party | Kitchen & Kocktails, Washington DC | Free food, open bar with ticket purchase | eventbrite.com/e/1998927506983 |
| 2025 | Michigan CBC Party | Hyatt, Washington DC | SOLD OUT — honoree: Sherry Gay-Dagnogo (DPSCD Board, former HD-1 Rep) | eventbrite.com/e/999744000217 |
| 2024 | Michigan’s CBC After Glow Party w/ Chubb Rock | Washington DC | Celebrity entertainment (Chubb Rock) | eventbrite.com/e/712493987697 |
| 2023 | Michigan CBC After Glow Party w/ Chubb Rock | Washington DC | Celebrity entertainment (Chubb Rock) | Eventbrite (archived) |
All URLs archived on Wayback Machine.
2025 — Sherry Gay-Dagnogo Honoree
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Event | “Michigan CBC Party” |
| Venue | Hyatt, Washington DC |
| Status | SOLD OUT — Limited Tickets at the Door |
| Honoree | Sherry Gay-Dagnogo — DPSCD Board member, former HD-1 Representative |
| Significance | Gay-Dagnogo authorizes Banks’ charter schools from the DPSCD board |
Banks honors the politician who authorizes his charters at a Congressional Black Caucus party in Washington DC.
Local Events (Same Eventbrite Account)
| Event | Detail | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Inaugural Black Tie Gala — Purpose Charter Academy | Using the school’s name for a fundraising gala | eventbrite.com/e/1979571244882 |
| Monday Night Praise | Church event organized through same Eventbrite account as political events | eventbrite.com/e/1985098248298 |
See: City Hill Church — Banks religious entity.
Cost Estimates
| Item | Per Event | 4-Year Total |
|---|---|---|
| DC venue rental | $5K–$15K | $20K–$60K |
| Catering + open bar | $10K–$30K | $40K–$120K |
| Entertainment (Chubb Rock etc.) | $5K–$25K | $5K–$25K |
| Travel/lodging | $2K–$5K | $8K–$20K |
| Estimated total | $73K–$225K |
The Cycle
Public money → Schools → Management company → Events → Political access → More school authorizations
Open Questions
- What entity paid for these events? Personal funds? School funds? Purpose Foundation? PAC?
- If Purpose Foundation (501c3) paid, were these properly reported as program expenses?
- If school funds were used, this is diversion of public education dollars to political networking
- The PCA Gala uses the school’s name — were school resources used for event planning?
- “Free food, open bar” at CBC Week is the currency of political access. Who benefits?
Pattern
- A 9-time convicted felon with a fake J.D. hosts annual parties at the Congressional Black Caucus
- He networks with federal legislators while running schools funded by federal Title I money
- He honors local politicians (Gay-Dagnogo) who authorize his charters
- The cycle reinforces institutional capture across political and educational domains
Verify
- Eventbrite organizer: eventbrite.com/o/47714438313
- All URLs archived on Wayback Machine
- Gay-Dagnogo profile: Sherry Gay-Dagnogo
- Timeline: CBC events chronology
- Banks profile: Brian Roderick Banks
All sources are public records.