Black Student Leadership Summit
ALL BSLS SPEAKERS
01 The Honorable Jesse White
Chairman of The Jesse White Foundation, and the "Official Endorsement of the Black Student Leadership Summit"
15 Michelle George
MSN, RN, CIC (Certified in Infection Control)
Nurse Inform Email: celeste4378@gmail.com Michelle George “MSN, RN, CIC (Certified in Infection Control)” “Black Women
16 Dr. Gloria Lee
Keynote Speaker, Psychologist, Author
Black Women & Triple Negative Breast Cancer; Intimate Partner Violence Session Email: murderedvoices@gmail.com Dr. Gloria
17 Dr. Darcele Cole-Robinson
Heart to Heart Counseling Services
Founder/CEO Email: darceler@gmail.com Dr. Darcele Cole-Robinson “Change Begin with Me – “I am Responsible for
18 Emmanuel Jackson
Founder & CEO, Evanston Technology Partners
Founder & CEO Emmanuel Jackson “Evanston Technology Partners “ Session Format: Fireside chat Track: Power
19 Dr. Dana Williamson
Chat with Lady D LLC Vocational Counselor
Vocational Counselor Dr. Dana Williamson “Workforce Opportunities” Session Format: Workshop Track: Changemaker Level: Intermediate Language:
20Rashidah Samirah
Author, Behavioral Health Professional, Founder, Brews & Books Café
Author, Behavioral Health Professional, Founder, Brews & Books Café Rashidah Samirah “From Chaos to Clarity:
21 Jabari Hall
Founder of JHASHEART
Founder of JHASHEART Jabari Hall “A Winner’s Mentality” Session Format: Workshop / Facilitator Track: Changemaker
23 Pearl Hale
Inspire Transformation Now LLC "Life changes, equal life transformation"
Life changes, equal life transformation Pearl Hale “Turning Pain into Purpose” Session Format: Workshop Track:
25 Shannon Wright
Distinguished Toastmaster, Keynote Speaker, Storyteller, Performing Artist
Distinguished Toastmaster, Keynote Speaker, Storyteller, Performing Artist Shannon Wright “Soul Session With Shannon Wright” Session
26 Dr. Dina Danielle Anderson
Founder of Sacred Place. Sacred Space
Founder of Sacred Place. Sacred Space Email: darceler@gmail.com Dr. Dina Danielle Anderson Apply To Speak
26 Maureen Moe Forte
Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian
Social Justice Actionist Maureen Moe Forte “From the Streets to the Suites “ Session Format:
FEATURED EXHIBITORS
50 Pearl Hale
Exhibitor Spotlight: Life Coach, Author
Life changes, equal life transformation Pearl Hale “Turning Pain into Purpose” Session Format: Workshop Track:
THE FUTURE LEADS HERE
History shows us that leadership transforms lives. For generations, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been the foundation of Black excellence, producing visionaries, innovators, and changemakers.
Today, these institutions still carry that torch, but their mission needs our support now more than ever. This is where you come in.
The Black Student Leadership Summit (BSLS) is not just an event; it’s a transformative movement. It’s a platform that amplifies voices, builds confidence, and unlocks leadership potential in Black students. Rooted in transformative leadership and social-impact principles, the BSLS is a multi-campus experience at HBCUs that empowers Black students to pursue purposeful leadership on campus, in their communities, and beyond through resources, workshops, and collective support.