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June 15, 2026

Juneteenth Conference (LIVE June 18) - Saving Black Families & Communities

This Juneteenth, We’re Not Celebrating. We’re Building.

A full-day conference on saving Black families and communities — and why I need you in the room.

Every year, Juneteenth gets a little more commercial. A little more decorative. A few more corporate emails. Another holiday sale.

We’re doing something different.

On June 18, 2026, Soul Thursdays and the International Institute for Improving Race Relations are hosting the 2026 National Juneteenth Leadership Conference — a free, full-day virtual gathering built around one question:

What does it actually take to save Black families and communities?

We’re bringing people who are doing the work — right now — into one room to share what’s working.

Register (Free)

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 ⏰ 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM ET 💻 Virtual (Zoom) 🎫 Free

Register at JuneteenthConference.org


What We’re Covering

1. Building a Self-Sustaining Black Economy

2. Mental & Spiritual Health for Holistic Healing

3. Urban Farming & Food Deserts

4. Food Security in Black America

5. How to Start an African American Museum in Your City


Who’s Already in the Room

  • University professors and deans from Tuskegee, Kansas State, Duke, Indiana, Tulane

  • Government leaders from Detroit, Rochester, and Richland County

  • Nonprofit founders running food justice, youth development, and crisis intervention

  • Educators, entrepreneurs, and community organizers from 20+ states


🎤 Hosts

Curtis Pitts — President & CEO, International Institute for Improving Race Relations. Over 40 years civil rights activism.

Calvin Rich — Executive Producer, Soul Thursdays. Founder, Community Education Collective. Emcee & Producer.


Register (Free)

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 ⏰ 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM ET 💻 Virtual (Zoom) 🎫 Free

Register at JuneteenthConference.org

Come build with us.


— Calvin Rich, Soul Thursdays · Community Education Collective

Founder | Community Education Collective

Executive Producer | Soul Thursdays

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