Registration is live!
Registration is live!
November 18-20, 2025
The solutions forward are in The Collective Sum.
Join Us.
Introducing the
cOLLECTIVE SUM
The first-ever Collective Summit is a premier gathering of leaders, organizations, and businesses committed to building community, making tangible impact, and shaping effective strategies for the times we are in.
At The Collective Sum, we will tap into the regenerative spirit within our communities, get inspired by the genius of Black-led change, and focus on the possibilities before us.
In hard times and in good, community remains our greatest asset. The solutions forward are in The Collective Sum.
Join us in Minneapolis November 18–20, 2025 for an immersive experience exploring ideas and dreams at the intersection of culture, economic power, and civic engagement. Together, we’ll engage in conversations and tactics that are both responsive to and unyielding in the face of today’s challenges—all while caring for one another.
Registration is now open —Early Bird Rate ($309) is available until October 1, 2025, or until seats sell out. We encourage attending as a delegation to enhance your experience through the summit.
For sponsorship opportunities, please check out our packet and reach out to Lulete Mola at Lulete@MNBlackCF.org.
Summit Elements
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Participants will join the Summit in delegations organized by shared experiences, sector, or geography. This model creates space for deeper relationship-building and continued community beyond
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Throughout the conference, you’ll navigate immersive experiences that engage the senses, spark joy, and nourish the spirit. This includes a community- rooted art exhibit, wellness stations for rest and care, performances, and interactive tools to explore our collective ecosystem and future.
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Each track designed to provide practical, in-depth learning and insights aligned with the real challenges and opportunities facing leaders today including:
Strategy & Infrastructure
Narrative & Communications
Organizing People
Emerging Frontiers
why You Should Attend
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Engage in advanced, beyond-the-basics learning opportunities led by best-in-class practitioners. Attendees will gain actionable insights and strategies to envision, protect and advance racial justice and community transformation.
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Participate in a thoughtfully designed event that involves attendees in meaningful, transformative experiences. From guided learning tracks to shared cohort moments, every aspect is crafted for maximum impact. The event engages all five senses and nourishes the heart, body, and mind. Attendees will leave feeling inspired, joyful, connected, and re-energized for the work ahead.
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Enjoy unstructured time to connect, reflect, and build relationships in a welcoming, communal atmosphere. The event fosters a sense of belonging, unity, and mutual care.
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Be part of a "family reunion" and "homecoming" that centers and celebrates Black-led change. This is a space to honor the brilliance, resilience, and innovation of Black leaders and leaders of color while shaping a collective vision for the future.
agenda
agenda
DAY 1
November 18:
What Rest Really Is: Everyday Practices and Tools for Individual and Collective Wellness
12:00 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT
Delegation meetings
Grounding remarks
Fireside chat with Tricia Hersey, founder of The Nap Ministry
Opening reception
dAY 2
November 19:
Dreaming, Planning, & Building @ the Intersection of Economics & Culture
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT
Keynotes & panels
Deep dive workshops:
• Strategy & Infrastructure
• Narrative & Communications
• Organizing People
• Emerging Frontiers
DAY 3
November 20:
Meeting the Future – The Answer Is Us
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT
Deep dive workshops (continued):
• Strategy & Infrastructure
• Narrative & Communications
• Organizing People
• Emerging Frontiers
Stay tuned for a special celebratory surprise at the Summit’s close!
Meet the speakers
Tricia Hersey
Founder of The Nap Ministry
Presented in partnership with the African American Leadership Forum, as part of their Radical Black Futures series
To Be Announced
To Be Announced