The Board for the Education of People of African Ancestry is an institution housed at the John Henrik Clarke House dedicated to advancing the culture, principles and education of people of African Ancestry. It was founded by a number of educators, historians, clergy and activists in 1992. BEPAA was formed to to define, monitor, formulate and implement policies and practices affecting the education of students of African Ancestry in both public and private educational systems. Its site of operation, the Dr. John Henrik Clarke House 286 Convent Avenue is named in honor of the late foremost scholar, historian and lecturer.
BEPAA 
Are the debate series still going on? I can’t find any information about them.
Yes Richard here is the video of the most recent debate
“Should Young Blacks Join NYPD” 2hrs mov
Published on May 2, 2015
Clarke House Debates # 10
Should Black Youth join NYPD
Noel Leiter: Yes
Link to Dr. James McIntosh’s page on FB for future debates and events
https://www.facebook.com/bashlefi