Day Two · Saturday, April 10, 2027
Summit tracks
Three breakout cohorts at Ragsdale High School in Jamestown, NC. Free and open to Black men and boys across Guilford County.
2027 theme
Blueprints & Breakthroughs: engineering the future of Black male excellence
Strategic empowerment
“Excellence isn’t accidental. It’s engineered.”
Economic & educational mobility
“Your future is a structure worth investing in.”
Identity, manhood & mental strength
“Strong foundations create strong futures.”
Leadership & civic impact
“When Black men lead, communities rise.”
Community & legacy building
“Breakthroughs happen when we build as one.”
Cohort A
Education & Career Development
“How to land the bag”
Scholarships, internships & opportunities
“Level up your hustle”
Entrepreneurship, side hustles & financial literacy
Cohort B
Mental & Physical Wellness
“Owning my identity”
Self-worth, cultural pride & personal values
“Protecting your mind”
Stress, depression & healthy coping
Cohort C
Community Violence Intervention
“The power of choice”
Street realities & making the safer call
“Interruption in action”
What intervention looks like in the Triad
Lead a session
Request to present
Propose a breakout session or workshop for one of the three summit cohorts.