About this Virtual Event:
Thursdays | September 11 – October 9
12:00–1:00 PM CT | Free | Virtual
This isn’t a webinar series. It’s a gathering of visionaries.
Movement Building for Black Futures is five sessions of deep, intentional work designed for people who are shaping what’s next. If you're organizing in your neighborhood, leading at your job, speaking truth through your art, or simply looking for a way forward—you belong here.
We’re building more than skills. We’re building alignment. Strategy rooted in culture. Leadership grounded in care. Futures shaped by our people, for our people.
Each session opens space to explore a vital piece of movement work:
How our stories carry power
How care becomes a form of resistance
How coalitions are grown, not just formed
You’ll hear directly from Black leaders who are living this work—on the ground, in the field, and across generations. This is real talk, shared tools, and space to get clear on how your voice moves us closer to liberation.
Come to one. Come to all. Just come ready to connect, to reflect, and to build with intention.
Session Lineup and Speakers
Session 1: September 11 – Power is Plural: The Foundations of Movement-Building
With Amber Jones
We begin with the basics. What does it really mean to build a movement—and how do we define power in our own terms? This session lays the groundwork for leadership rooted in clarity, purpose, and collective action.
Session 2: September 18 – We > Me: Building Coalitions that Last
With Shanaya Dungey
No one does this work alone. In this session, we’ll explore how to build and sustain partnerships across communities, values, and identities—without losing yourself in the process.
Session 3: September 25 – The Story is the Strategy: Narrative Justice in Action
With Dara Beevas
Movements rise and fall on the stories we tell. Learn how to shape and share narratives that move people, challenge systems, and create space for something new.
Session 4: October 2 – Impact as Practice: Sustaining the Movement
With Wintana Melekin
Sustainable movements require more than passion. This session focuses on how we track progress, stay accountable, and define success in ways that reflect our values—not just numbers.
Session 5: October 9 – Rest is a Weapon: Self-Care & Collective Care as a Strategy for Change
With Marlee James
We close the series with a conversation about wellness, healing, and rest—not as a luxury, but as a leadership practice. Because we build stronger movements when we care for ourselves and each other.