TIME to Host TIME Impact Dinner: The Road to Justice in Washington, D.C. on May 20, in Partnership with the Center for Policing Equity
On May 1, 2025, TIME magazine announced its upcoming event, the TIME Impact Dinner: The Road to Justice, scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. on May 20. This significant dinner is being organized in partnership with the Center for Policing Equity, a renowned organization committed to research and advocacy aimed at reforming policing practices in the United States. This event will serve as a platform to discuss and elevate the critical conversations surrounding justice, equity, and the ongoing struggle for racial equality in America.
Leading up to this event, TIME has published a poignant special report titled Five Years Later: America Looks for a Way Forward After George Floyd. This insightful report is released to coincide with the fifth anniversary of George Floyds tragic murder on May 25, 2020, which sparked a revolutionary wave of protests across the nation and around the globe. Floyds death marked a pivotal moment in American history, prompting millions to take to the streets in unity, demanding justice, safety, dignity, and an unequivocal end to systemic anti-Black racism.
The special report, a collaborative effort with the Center for Policing Equity, offers a rich compilation of interviews, essays, and reflections from a diverse array of voicesscholars, activists, and artists alike. Together, these contributions delve into the complexities surrounding the pursuit of racial justice and illuminate the challenges that persist even five years after such a transformative moment in American civil rights history.
TIMEs Editor in Chief, Sam Jacobs, articulated the profound impact of Floyds death and the subsequent protests, stating, Few periods have influenced the course of American history in the last century as the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, and the worldwide protest movement that sprung from it the following summer. He expressed gratitude for the partnership with the Center for Policing Equity, emphasizing the importance of showcasing the voices of artists, photographers, and writers who continue to reflect on the importance of this historical moment and the unfinished work that lies ahead.
Additionally, the project features a striking new cover artwork titled Holding On (Blue) created by artist Tajh Rust. Rusts painting carries a powerful message: Ive been using this water motif to speak to a shared history and a collective memory across the Black diaspora. The water gives us a chance to reflect, but it can also be a flood. Our stories, challenges, and triumphs are connected by oceans. This family unit is inundated by the rising water, yet they stay above it. The hope may be found in the younger generation. His artwork encapsulates the essence of resilience and hope amidst the ongoing struggle for justice.
The TIME Impact Dinner promises to be an evening dedicated to amplifying the voices of the leaders featured in the Five Years Later special report, as well as those who are actively engaged in reshaping public safety systems to promote equity and better serve marginalized communities. It aims to foster meaningful dialogue and collective action toward a more just and equitable society.
