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The Capital Summit / Call for Proposals

Request for proposals · February 11⁠–⁠13, 2027 · Howard University

Present at the 2027 Summit.

Black Brilliance. Black Scholarship. Black Possibility. Proposals are due Monday, December 14, 2026.

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Call for proposals

Engaging. Interactive. Action-oriented.

Thank you for your interest in presenting at the 2027 Black Male Educator Capital Summit. We invite engaging, interactive, and action-oriented presentations that elevate Black male educators and align with this year's theme: Black Brilliance, Black Scholarship, Black Possibility.

All proposals must address one of the three 2027 Summit strands and include a clear plan for how participants will apply the learning in their roles.

Submission deadline
Monday, December 14, 2026
Anticipated attendance
500 educators, school leaders, and allies
Summit experience
Three-day national convening (Thursday–Saturday)
Presentation length
60 minutes, presented twice for two participant groups
Location
Howard University School of Education & Howard University Middle School

2027 Summit strands

Every session aligns with one strand.

These strands reflect the issues and opportunities most central to the lives and leadership of Black male educators today. See the full mission, strands and goals.

Strand 1

AI, Technology & Instruction

How are Black male educators leading, adapting, and innovating in the classroom and in the age of artificial intelligence? Sessions in this strand should address high quality instructional practice and how technology is reshaping teaching, learning, and leadership, and how Black male educators can lead that transformation rather than be displaced by it. Topics may include culturally responsive pedagogy, rigorous and engaging instructional strategies, AI-powered instructional tools, digital literacy, the ethics of technology in education, or innovative classroom and school-level applications.

Strand 2

Civic Education

How are Black male educators deepening their own civic knowledge and preparing the next generation for informed participation in democracy? This strand moves beyond civic engagement to civic education: equipping educators with the content knowledge, historical grounding, and pedagogical tools to teach civics with clarity and conviction. Topics may include policy literacy, the role of Black men in shaping education policy, teaching government and democracy in K–12 settings, or building civic identity among students.

Strand 3

Health & Wellness

How are Black male educators sustaining themselves, physically, mentally, and financially, while sustaining the communities they serve? Sessions in this strand should address the full spectrum of wellbeing: chronic illness prevention, mental health, economic mobility, financial literacy, work-life balance, and the unique health challenges facing Black men in education. This strand is about the whole man, not just the professional.

Section 1 · Presenter contact information

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Highlight your experience, leadership roles, and work serving Black male educators and students.This field is required.
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Section 2 · Session alignment and strand

Which 2027 Summit strand does your session address? (select one)
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Address: What will participants learn? How does your session connect to your selected strand? How will the presentation accelerate teacher and leader practice upon returning to work? How does your session embody Black Brilliance, Black Scholarship, and Black Possibility for Black male educators and their allies?This field is required.

Section 3 · Session design and facilitation

Outline the flow of your session (time-stamped or bulleted), highlighting where participants will interact, discuss, or practice.This field is required.
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Section 4 · Audience and logistics

Intended audience (check all that apply)
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What grade band does your session primarily address? (select all that apply)
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Will you be able to present this session twice during the convening (for two different groups of participants)?
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Please indicate any AV or presentation needs (check all that apply)
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Are you open to having your session recorded and/or materials shared with attendees after the Summit?
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Deadline: Monday, December 14, 2026. Questions: bmecsummit@nabme.org

Proposal received.

Thank you for submitting a proposal for the 2027 Black Male Educator Capital Summit. The Summit Committee will review every proposal after the December 14 deadline and follow up by email.

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