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HBCU Campuses
Black Student Leadership Summit
Black Student Leadership Summit (BSLS)
BSLS is an initiative of Royal Rainn Corporation.
- Address: 332 S Michigan Ave, Ste 900, Chicago, IL 60604
- Call Us: +1 630 331-9524
BSLS 2026
Black Student Leadership Summit
Lead With Purpose. Build Your Legacy.
- July 24, 2026
- 1452 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
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BSLS 2026
Black Student Leadership Summit
Connect With a Community of Changemakers
Whether you're a student ready to lead, an alum looking to give back, a community builder, or a campus ready to partner — this is your space to connect, grow, and create lasting impact together.
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Net Proceeds Supporting HBCUs
Figures reflect modeled ecosystem impact estimates over a five-year period.
WHY BSLS?
Leadership Development
Workshops, mentorship, and hands-on experiences designed to build confidence and career readiness.
HBCU Impact
Every registration directly supports HBCUs and student success initiatives.
Powerful Network
Connect with students, alumni, sponsors, educators, and changemakers nationwide.
500+ STUDENTS •
NATIONAL SPEAKERS •
LEADERSHIP LABS •
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES •
500+ STUDENTS •
NATIONAL SPEAKERS •
LEADERSHIP LABS •
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES •
EVENT SCHEDULE
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Healing Leadership + Workshop
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Facilitator
This session will explore healing and transformative leadership that includes the Learning Lab, Interactive Hub, and Pathway + Strategy.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Change Makers Workshop: Be the Shift
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This session will highlight real-life stories of empowerment and community change.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Healing Workshop: Reset Wounds
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Speaker
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Facilitator
A vibrant space to nurture identity, enhance confidence, and promote wellness.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Servant Workshop: Leading With Love
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Speaker
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Facilitator
Explore insights and focus on servant leadership, fostering growth, and transformation.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Power Workshop: Show Up Strong
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Speaker
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Facilitator
This session will explore personal power, highlighting that everyone can activate it for positive social change.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Healing Leadership + Workshop
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
This session will explore healing and transformative leadership that includes the Learning Lab, Interactive Hub, and Pathway + Strategy.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Change Makers Workshop: Be the Shift
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
This session will highlight real-life stories of empowerment and community change.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Healing Workshop: Reset Wounds
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
A vibrant space to nurture identity, enhance confidence, and promote wellness.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Servant Workshop: Leading With Love
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
Explore insights and focus on servant leadership, fostering growth, and transformation.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Power Workshop: Show Up Strong
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
This session will explore personal power, highlighting that everyone can activate it for positive social change.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Healing Leadership + Workshop
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
This session will explore healing and transformative leadership that includes the Learning Lab, Interactive Hub, and Pathway + Strategy.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Change Makers Workshop: Be the Shift
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
This session will highlight real-life stories of empowerment and community change.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Healing Workshop: Reset Wounds
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
A vibrant space to nurture identity, enhance confidence, and promote wellness.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Servant Workshop: Leading With Love
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
Explore insights and focus on servant leadership, fostering growth, and transformation.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Power Workshop: Show Up Strong
Coming Soon
Speaker
Coming Soon
Facilitator
This session will explore personal power, highlighting that everyone can activate it for positive social change.
EVENT SCHEDULE
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
CHALLENGES OF A NEW BRANDING TECHNIQUE IN WEB DEVELOPMENT YEAR 2024
JAMES ANDERSON
Lead Designer
EMILY ROBERTS
Lead Designer
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12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
CHALLENGES OF A NEW BRANDING TECHNIQUE IN
WEB DEVELOPMENT YEAR 2024
SOPHIA JOHNSON
Lead Designer
DAVID BROWN
Lead Designer
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03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR MODERN
BRANDS AND MARKETING SOLUTIONS
WILLIAM TAYLOR
Lead Designer
DAVID BROWN
Lead Designer
A wide range of desktop publishing tools and web design editors now feature dummy text.
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
BUILDING STRONGER CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
BUSINESS TRENDS IN 2025
WILLIAM TAYLOR
Lead Designer
DAVID BROWN
Lead Designer
A wide range of desktop publishing tools and web design editors now feature dummy text.
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
CHALLENGES OF A NEW BRANDING TECHNIQUE IN WEB DEVELOPMENT YEAR 2024
JAMES ANDERSON
Lead Designer
EMILY ROBERTS
Lead Designer
A wide range of desktop publishing tools and web design editors now feature dummy text.
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
CHALLENGES OF A NEW BRANDING TECHNIQUE IN
WEB DEVELOPMENT YEAR 2024
SOPHIA JOHNSON
Lead Designer
DAVID BROWN
Lead Designer
A wide range of desktop publishing tools and web design editors now feature dummy text.
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR MODERN
BRANDS AND MARKETING SOLUTIONS
WILLIAM TAYLOR
Lead Designer
DAVID BROWN
Lead Designer
A wide range of desktop publishing tools and web design editors now feature dummy text.
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
BUILDING STRONGER CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
BUSINESS TRENDS IN 2025
WILLIAM TAYLOR
Lead Designer
DAVID BROWN
Lead Designer
A wide range of desktop publishing tools and web design editors now feature dummy text.
GET THE BEST EXPERIENCE July 24, 2026
Step into a powerful day of leadership, networking, and cultural excellence alongside the next generation of HBCU leaders. Reserve your spot now while tickets are still available.
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Our Amazing Partners & Past Speakers
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Chairman of The Jesse White Foundation, and the "Official Endorsement of the Black Student Leadership Summit"
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What People Say
About BSLS
"I am hopeful that the takeaway for them will be someone is interested in them, individually and collectively and that the leadership of Selma University had the thought process to hold an event like this and to reach out and engage them."
Carolyn Pickett
Retired Educator
"Supporting the Selma University Student Leadership Summit was truly an impactful and rewarding experience, and I was inspired to see so many young leaders embrace their potential with confidence and purpose. I look forward to continuing to support future summits that empower the next generation of leaders and changemakers."
Valerie Shaw
Co-founder & President
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- July 24, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- 1452 E 53rd St., 2nd Flr, Chicago, IL 60615
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