Rev. Dr. Jamal H. Bryant
CO-HOST
Rev. Dr. Brianna K. Parker
CO-HOST
Where Black Faith and Black Freedom Align
STATE OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY CONFERENCE
September 11-13, 2025
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Atlanta Georgia
A CROSS-SECTOR SUMMIT FOR STRATEGIC ACTION
The State of the Black Community Conference is not just a gathering — it’s the next strategic step after the Target boycott, the next chapter of justice organizing, and the movement home for those asking “What now?”
We’re rallying pastors and professionals, teachers and tech leaders, organizers and entrepreneurs, mental health advocates and civic strategists — because building Black freedom requires all of us.
Whether you lead in the church, classroom, city hall, boardroom, clinic, or the streets, this summit is for those shaping Black communities with faith and strategy.
FROM BOYCOTT TO BLUEPRINT
We've seen what we can shut down - now it is time to build
This summit answers the question: "Where do we go from here?"
We will craft responses to culture wars, anti-Black policy, and economic injustice with data, theology, and grassroots strategy.
BLACK CHURCH CONFERENCE
A MOVEMENT. NOT JUST A MEETING.
The Black Community has never been neutral — and in this moment of cultural erasure, political backlash, and economic vulnerability, we cannot afford to be silent.
This isn’t a conference for performance. It’s a strategy gathering for serious people who believe that Black faith still has the power to shape culture, protect freedom, and build the future.
BLACK CHURCH CONFERENCE
WHAT TO EXPECT
- National data and insights from Black Millennial Cafe
- National briefings on politics, economics, education, and theology
- Unapologetic conversations on power, justice, and responsibility
- Strategic planning sessions, breakout cohorts, and curated resources
- Youth voice and leadership in worship and witness
- Movement Activation Zones and action-based engagement
- A place for pastors, educators, elected officials, activists, organizers, and youth leaders to build together
SIGNATURE PLENARIES
State of the Country
Thursday
Night Global Conversation
A prophetic and practical look at the global Church’s responsibility in justice, mission ethics, and post-colonial accountability.
State of the Black Community
Friday
Power Panel
Leaders from education, politics, health, and economics brief the Black Community on what’s happening now — and what must happen next.
State of the Black Church
Saturday
Signature Plenary
A historic convening of leaders from major Black denominations and reformations, calling the Church to theological clarity, shared strategy, and spiritual responsibility.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE SNAPSHOT
Three days of prophetic insight, bold strategy, and collective action designed to mobilize the Black Community for lasting impact.
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THURSDAY AT 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CT
- Early Briefing: Black Teachers’ Caucus
- State of the Church Global Panel
11
SEPT
2025
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12
SEPT
2025
FRIDAY AT 11:00 AM CT
- Opening Plenary: The Moment. The Mission. The Map.
- Plenary: Boycotting While Black
- Breakout Strategy Sessions
- State of the Black Union Power Panel
- Black Elected Officials Briefing
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SATURDAY, ENDS AT 12:00 PM CT
- State of the Black Community Signature Plenary
- Strategy Circle + Call to Commitment
- Commissioning and Send-Off
13
SEPT
2025
REGISTRATION
OPTIONS
Movement Builder Pass
$349
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Premium access
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Strategy Session
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Justice Access sponsorship
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Justice Access sponsorship
MOVEMENT ACTIVATION ZONES
Open during lunch and breaks - cureated spaces for action and education:
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Youth Justice Lab
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Black Consumer Power Table
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Faith & Civic Action Station
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Black Bank Page Wall
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Black Church Consumer Strategy
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Survey + Research Wall
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Building Banned Book Libraries
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Black Bank + Church Partnerships
Visit each to complete your Faith & Freedom Passport and unlock exclusive resources.
SPEAKERS AND LEADERS INCLUDE
Leaders from each historically Black denomination,
Black educators, mental health professionals, healthcare professionals, elected officials, global faith leaders, and justice innovators
THIS IS OUR MOMENT.
- We cannot outsource our strategy.
- We cannot delay our unity.
- We cannot afford to be unprepared.
The State of the Black Community demands our attention — and our action.
Choose your Seat
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