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ICSC Hosts 2025 Congressional Black Caucus Retail Real Estate Reception

September 30, 2025

On September 25, ICSC hosted the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Week Retail Real Estate Reception at The Morrow Hotel in Washington, DC.

The event honored Maryland Governor Wes Moore and ICSC Trustee & CEO of The Chicago TREND Corporation Lyneir Richardson for their achievements.

The event also celebrated Project REAP and Morgan State University’s chapter of Diversity and Inclusion in Real Estate Institute for their efforts to empower students and professionals from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

“We’re excited to host our second annual CBC Retail Real Estate Reception to honor trailblazers for their leadership and community impact and celebrate our strategic partnerships,” ICSC President & CEO Tom McGee said. “In doing so, we hope to inspire the next generation of talent to step forward to further strengthen our industry.”

More than 100 people attended the reception, including members of Congress and their staff, members of the ICSC Board of Trustees and ICSC Foundation Board.

Approximately $46,000 was raised by event sponsorships to support the ICSC Foundation’s mission. Sponsors included DLC Management, First Washington Realty, First American Title, Acadia, Primestor, Russell Glen Company, Steerpoint Capital, MCB Real Estate, Rappaport and The Home Depot.

Project REAP Executive Director Taneshia Laird, ICSC Trustee Lyneir Richardson, Makia Smith and Glory Omotayo with Morgan State University’s Chapter of Diversity and Inclusion in Real Estate Institute, Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee and ICSC President & CEO Tom McGee.

ICSC Trustee Lyneir Richardson, Prince Georges County Councilmember Jolene Ivey, ICSC President & CEO Tom McGee, Lucas Lin, Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee, U.S. Congressman Glenn Ivey, ICSC Foundation President Jazmen Johnson and ICSC Senior Vice President, Public Policy Abby Jagoda.

ICSC Trustee Terrence Maiden, ICSC President & CEO Tom McGee, ICSC Trustee Reggie Livingston, MCB Real Estate Managing Partner P. David Bramble and ICSC Trustee Alex Nyhan.

Project REAP Executive Director Taneshia Laird, ICSC Foundation President Jazmen Johnson and Project REAP Senior Advisor Erica-Nicole Harris.

ICSC Director Membership Support-Community Advancement Morgan Wortham, ICSC GR Chair Veronica Kamara and MLG Capital Vice President of Investor Operations Jade Bolen.

ICSC Government Relations & Public Policy staff members Hanna Pelletier, Phillips Hinch, Abby Jagoda, Moutray McLaren, Alyssa Rose, Stephanie Lockwood and Mallie Reynolds.