Thursday · Feb 11
Capitol Hill Fly-In
Black male educators take their voice to policymakers on Capitol Hill.
Summit 2027 · February 11–13, 2027 · Washington, D.C.
The Black Male Educator Capital Summit
Three days in Washington, D.C.: the Capitol Hill Fly-In, the Black Boy Hackathon and the Summit at Howard University. The call for proposals is open through Monday, December 14, 2026.
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February 11–13, 2027
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Friday · Feb 12
Black Boy Hackathon
Students and educators build solutions together.
Saturday · Feb 13
Black Male Educator Capital Summit
A full day of keynotes, breakouts and brotherhood at Howard University.
More events will be announced soon.
Summit 2027 · February 11–13, 2027
The Black Male Educator Capital Summit returns.
Thursday: Capitol Hill Fly-In. Friday: Black Boy Hackathon. Saturday: the Summit at Howard University.
Call for proposals is open through Monday, December 14, 2026. Registration opens soon.
See you at
Howard University
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Summit funders
Thank you to the funders of the Capital Summit.
These organizations fund the Black Male Educator Capital Summit itself. Summit funders are recognized here.
Monument Academy PCS
About the Summit
A movement, not a moment.
On February 28, 2026, the inaugural Summit convened in Washington, D.C., bringing together more than 190 registered Black male educators, leaders, and allies for a historic day of professional development, fellowship, and collective strategy.
The response was extraordinary: over 310 educators registered or joined the waitlist, representing more than 20 states and spanning every level of the education system.
The Summit was not simply a professional development event. It was a declaration that Black male educators are not ancillary to the American education project, but essential to it. A movement, not a moment.
Inaugural Summit · February 28, 2026
Demand outran the room by more than 60%.
310+Educators registered or waitlisted190+ confirmed registrants and 120+ more on the waitlist, from 20+ states.
97Net Promoter Score
100%Would recommend
4.97/5Overall satisfaction
15+Breakout sessions
Who came to the 2026 Summit
Seasoned leaders, and the brotherhood they came for.
Share of survey respondents. “Why they came”: participants could pick up to two reasons, so shares add to more than 100%.
“Finding spaces for Black male educators to connect and convene.”Casey Ambrose, Physics Teacher, Washington Leadership Academy
What we heard
The weight they carry. The gifts they bring.
The challenges they carry
- Isolation and underrepresentationBeing the only, or one of very few, Black male educators in a building, district or leadership team.
- Burnout and disproportionate laborExpected to serve as teacher, mentor, disciplinarian, counselor, cultural translator and role model at once.
- Navigating white spacesTone-policed, expertise questioned, reduced to behavior-management roles.
- Lack of mentorship and pipelineNo structured pathways for Black male leadership development and succession.
- A chilling climateA political environment that discourages equity-centered leadership and programming.
What they bring
- Authentic relationship-building and trust
- Culturally responsive, equity-centered leadership
- Systems-level strategic thinking and innovation
- Deep content expertise and instructional knowledge
- Empathy, emotional intelligence and servant leadership
- Resilience and the ability to thrive under pressure
- Community building and mentorship
“I bring a justice-centered, relationship-driven leadership approach rooted in integrity, cultural humility, and an unwavering commitment to protecting the dignity and potential of young people.”Jamial Black, Executive Director
2026 session highlights
Sessions rated 4.88 / 5.
Subversive Leadership
An AI tool, “Zmara,” for reflective leadership.
Affinity + Accountability
“Affinity is not cheerleading — it's a mirror.”
History Echoes
Deep dialogue on schooling and Black boys.
Instructional Rigor
The “rigor slingshot” framework.
Mentorship Matters
Dr. Kunjufu's blueprint for mentoring.
Average session ratings of 4.88 / 5 for relevance and for practical application.
In their voices · 2026
“Can't put a price tag on excellence.”
Le Quan Graham, 2nd Grade Teacher
“Just being in a room full of other Black and Brown male educators was amazing.”
Brian Byrd · Life Skills Coach
“Every breakout session and every plenary speaker were superb.”
Jermall Wright · Superintendent, Little Rock SD
“E V E R Y T H I N G. The whole summit was powerful and very uplifting!”
Abu Sillah · ELA Teacher, Howard Univ. MS
“I am motivated to finish my doctorate degree that focused on Black male educators.”
Anthony Peña · Deputy COO, Boston Public Schools
See you at Howard.
February 11–13, 2027 · Washington, D.C.