About
The Black Promoters Collective proudly presents The Black Women's Summit, an all-day women's conference taking place Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California. This impactful event will bring together some of today's most influential voices across politics, media, activism, and the arts for a powerful day of inspiration, education, and collective celebration.
This is more than a conference. It's a movement. A space created to reflect, rise, and reignite the extraordinary power of Black women across generations.
Headlining the summit are dynamic speakers and trailblazing change-makers including:
Jasmine Crockett - U.S. Congresswoman
Joy-Ann Reid – Journalist, Author, documentary film producer and social & political Commentator
Yara Shahidi – Award-winning actress, producer, & and the breakout star of ABC's Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated series black-ish
Tamika D. Mallory – Bestselling author, award-winning social justice leader, and movement strategist
Angela Rye – Award-winning host, social justice advocate, lawyer, commentator, and self-described empowermenteur
Nikole Hannah-Jones – Author of the 1619 Project & Pulitzer Prize winner from the NY Times
Jemele Hill – Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Author
Ilyasah Shabazz – Author, Activist, and Daughter of Malcolm X
Maryum Ali – Author, Activist, and Daughter of Muhammad Ali
Guest Performer, Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D
Throughout the day, attendees will engage in transformative conversations centered around culture, policy, community, leadership, and the legacy of Black women. From personal truths to powerful calls to action, each session is designed to uplift, educate, and connect.
"This isn't just a gathering. It's a celebration of Black women's empowerment. We are honoring the past, amplifying the present, and shaping the future together." — Lionel Bea, SVP, Black Promoters Collective
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