Dr. Gloria Lee
Keynote Speaker
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HBCU Campuses
Black Student Leadership Summit
Black Student Leadership Summit (BSLS)
BSLS is an initiative of Royal Rainn Corporation.
- Address: 332 S Michigan Ave, Ste 900, Chicago, IL 60604
- Call Us: +1 630 331-9524
BSLS 2026
Black Student Leadership Summit
Lead With Purpose. Build Your Legacy.
- Sept 18, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 2 PM CDT
- 1452 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Connect With a Community of Changemakers
Whether you're a student ready to lead, an alum looking to give back, a community builder, or a campus ready to partner — this is your space to connect, grow, and create lasting impact together.
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Net Proceeds Supporting HBCUs
Figures reflect modeled ecosystem impact estimates over a five-year period.
WHY BSLS?
Leadership Development
Workshops, mentorship, and hands-on experiences designed to build confidence and career readiness.
HBCU Impact
Every registration directly supports HBCUs and student success initiatives.
Powerful Network
Connect with students, alumni, sponsors, educators, and changemakers nationwide.
500+ STUDENTS •
NATIONAL SPEAKERS •
LEADERSHIP LABS •
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES •
500+ STUDENTS •
NATIONAL SPEAKERS •
LEADERSHIP LABS •
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES •
Our Amazing Partners & Past Speakers
01 The Honorable Jesse White
Chairman of The Jesse White Foundation, and the "Official Endorsement of the Black Student Leadership Summit"
06 Dr. Dina Danielle Anderson
Founder of Sacred Place. Sacred Space
Founder of Sacred Place. Sacred Space Email: darceler@gmail.com Dr. Dina Danielle Anderson Apply To Speak
BSLS SCHEDULE
10:00 – 10:40 AM
Healing Leadership + Workshop
Black Women & Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Michelle George
Facilitator
This session will explore healing and transformative leadership that includes the Learning Lab, Interactive Hub, and Pathway + Strategy.
10:00 – 10:40 AM
Healing Workshop: Reset Wounds
I am Responsible for Me
Dr. Darcele Cole-Robinson
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
A vibrant space to nurture identity, enhance confidence, and promote wellness.
10:00 – 10:40 AM
Power Workshop: Show Up Strong
Soul Session With Shannon Wright
Shannon Wright
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
This session will explore personal power, highlighting that everyone can activate it for positive social change.
11:35 AM – 12:15 PM
Changemakers Workshop: Be the Shift
A Winner's Mentality
Jabari Hall
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
This session will highlight real-life stories of empowerment and community change.
11:35 AM – 12:15 PM
Servant Leadership Workshop: Leading With
Love
Intersection of Black Leadership and Traumatic Stress
Dr. Dina Anderson
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
Explore insights and focus on servant leadership, fostering growth, and transformation.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Changemakers Leadership + Workshop
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Facilitator
This session will explore healing and transformative leadership that includes the Learning Lab, Interactive Hub, and Pathway + Strategy.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Change Makers Workshop: Be the Shift
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Speaker
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Facilitator
This session will highlight real-life stories of empowerment and community change.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Healing Workshop: Reset Wounds
Subtitle
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
A vibrant space to nurture identity, enhance confidence, and promote wellness.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Servant Workshop: Leading With Love
Subtitle
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
Explore insights and focus on servant leadership, fostering growth, and transformation.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Power Workshop: Show Up Strong
Subtitle
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
This session will explore personal power, highlighting that everyone can activate it for positive social change.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Changemakers Leadership + Workshop
Subtitle
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
This session will explore healing and transformative leadership that includes the Learning Lab, Interactive Hub, and Pathway + Strategy.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Change Makers Workshop: Be the Shift
Subtitle
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
This session will highlight real-life stories of empowerment and community change.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Healing Workshop: Reset Wounds
Subtitle
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
A vibrant space to nurture identity, enhance confidence, and promote wellness.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Servant Workshop: Leading With Love
Subtitle
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
Explore insights and focus on servant leadership, fostering growth, and transformation.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Power Workshop: Show Up Strong
Subtitle
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
This session will explore personal power, highlighting that everyone can activate it for positive social change.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Shannon Wright
Distinguished Toastmaster, Keynote Speaker, Storyteller, Performing Artist
Jabari Hall
Founder of JHASHEART
Pearl Hale
Inspire Transformation Now LLC
"Life changes, equal life transformation"
Dr. Darcele Cole-Robinson
Heart to Heart Counseling Services
Founder/CEO
GET THE BEST EXPERIENCE Sept 18, 2026
Step into a powerful day of leadership, networking, and cultural excellence alongside the next generation of HBCU leaders. Reserve your spot now while tickets are still available.
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Our Amazing Partners & Past Speakers
01 The Honorable Jesse White
Chairman of The Jesse White Foundation, and the "Official Endorsement of the Black Student Leadership Summit"
06 Dr. Dina Danielle Anderson
Founder of Sacred Place. Sacred Space
Founder of Sacred Place. Sacred Space Email: darceler@gmail.com Dr. Dina Danielle Anderson Apply To Speak
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What People Say
About BSLS
"I am hopeful that the takeaway for them will be someone is interested in them, individually and collectively and that the leadership of Selma University had the thought process to hold an event like this and to reach out and engage them."
Carolyn Pickett
Retired Educator
"Supporting the Selma University Student Leadership Summit was truly an impactful and rewarding experience, and I was inspired to see so many young leaders embrace their potential with confidence and purpose. I look forward to continuing to support future summits that empower the next generation of leaders and changemakers."
Valerie Shaw
Co-founder & President
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- Sept 18, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- 1452 E 53rd St., 2nd Flr, Chicago, IL 60615
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