Michigan Black Summit 2026

06/17/2026

One of the major conversations at the 2027 Michigan Black Summit will be Black Education and, more importantly, Black Action.
We are currently looking for educational leaders who have successfully turned around schools and improved outcomes for Black students.

Not people with theories, but people with results.
Who are the educators, superintendents, principals, and turnaround specialists in Michigan that have transformed struggling schools and helped students succeed?

Drop their names below

06/16/2026

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06/11/2026

Five years ago, the Michigan Black Summit started with a simple idea: bring Black Michigan together and have the conversations that others were afraid to have. We talked about education. We talked about healthcare. We talked about economic development. We talked about the challenges facing our communities and what it would take to move us forward.

Fast forward to today, and what started as a vision has become a movement.

We've brought together elected officials, activists, business leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, faith leaders, and everyday people who simply want to see Black Michigan win.
But in 2027, I'm asking a different question.
How many more conversations do we need before we start moving differently?

That's why our 5th Annual Michigan Black Summit is focused on Black Action.

06/08/2026

The Michigan Black Summit is proud to announce Dashuna M. Robinson as the 2027 Co-Chair of the Michigan Black Summit.

Dashuna is a respected business leader, political strategist, and elected official who brings years of leadership, experience, and expertise to this role.

As Co-Chair, she will play a key role in planning and coordinating every aspect of the 2027 Michigan Black Summit and Gala, helping ensure that our 5th year is our most impactful and successful year yet.

Her passion for community engagement, leadership development, public service, and economic empowerment makes her an incredible asset to our team. We are excited to work alongside her as we prepare for a historic year under the theme, "What's Going On?"

Please join us in welcoming and congratulating Dashuna M. Robinson as the 2027 Michigan Black Summit Co-Chair. The work is already underway, and together we are building something special for Black Michigan and beyond.

06/07/2026

At this year's Michigan Black Summit, we were honored to have activist and freedom fighter Trische Duckworth lead a powerful conversation about the tragic death of Krystal Clark and the urgent need for justice, accountability, and systemic change.

What makes that conversation even more heartbreaking is that since then, three more women have lost their lives. While communities continue to grieve, families continue to seek answers, and advocates continue to raise their voices, too many people are still suffering.

The Michigan Black Summit has always been about more than conversations. It is about action, awareness, and ensuring that the stories of those impacted are not forgotten. We must continue asking hard questions, demanding accountability, and standing with families who deserve justice.

Their names matter. Their lives mattered. And our commitment to change must be stronger than ever.

06/06/2026

Daniel Smith, Believed to Be the Last Child of Enslaved People, Dies at 90 10.21.22 Randy Marso/Zenger Daniel R. Smith, 90, passed away this week in Washington. He was one of the last remaining children of enslaved Black Americans, The Washington Post wrote in his obituary. Mr. Smith’s father, Abr...

05/31/2026

As we prepare for the 5th Annual Michigan Black Summit, we are looking for dynamic Black healthcare leaders who can speak on navigating the changing healthcare landscape and what healthcare systems are doing to improve access, equity, and outcomes for our communities.

Do you know a healthcare executive, physician, public health leader, or innovator who should be at the table?

Drop their name, contact information, and healthcare system below. Let's elevate the voices helping shape the future of healthcare.

05/31/2026

Black Action means showing up, asking questions, and staying informed.

Community decisions have lasting impacts on our neighborhoods, families, and future.

Regardless of where you stand on this issue, it is important that residents have access to information, understand the facts, and have an opportunity to be heard.

05/30/2026

Organizers of the Michigan Black Summit are already at work planning the 2027 edition of the event, just a few months after hosting 200 people at Lake Michigan College for 2026. Summit Chair Trenton Bowens tells us

05/30/2026

As Founder and Chair of the Michigan Black Summit, Trenton Bowens carries the responsibility of raising funds, securing sponsors, recruiting speakers, building partnerships, and overseeing every aspect of the event.

What started as a vision has grown into one of Michigan's premier gatherings focused on Black leadership, empowerment, and action.

As the Summit celebrates its fifth year in 2027, Bowens is promising a year to remember. Under the theme "What's Going On?", the Michigan Black Summit will bring together leaders, advocates, and community members to address the issues impacting our communities while inspiring solutions for the future.

With an exciting lineup, powerful conversations, and a growing statewide presence, Year 5 will be bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever.

The work continues. The mission remains. Year 5 will be one to remember.