2026 summit Info
Why We Are Gathered
Unity is under attack. Education is on the frontlines. For the educator of color feeling isolated and depleted—this space is for you.
GAIN SPIRITUAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPITE
BE EMPOWERED TO MODEL GOD’S TRUTH
FIND ENCOURAGEMENT IN LIKEMINDED COMMUNITY
Equip Yourself with the community and courage needed for this moment
Conference Location
Hosted at Atlanta Westside Presbyterian, our venue sits at the heart of the city’s thriving Westside.
- Easy Access: Strategically located near all major highways (I-75/85 and I-20).
- Travel-Friendly: A short drive from Downtown Atlanta and ATL International Airport.
- Convenience: Excellent dining and hotel accommodations are located just minutes away.
Where to Stay
UnifiEd is working to partner with local hotels to offer lodging at discounted rates for your convenience. Explore hotels below!
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Our Generous Sponsors
Keynote Speakers
Founder, AND Campaign
Founder and President of (&) Campaign, an Atlanta based organization devoted to educating and organizing Christians for civic and cultural engagement that results in better representation, more just and compassionate policies and a healthier political culture.
Author, Teacher, Musician
Acclaimed hip-hop recording artist, author, and pastor. Over the past decade, he has released five full-length albums, and sold hundreds of thousands of records. As an author, Trip Lee released two books, The Good Life and Rise, and as a pastor, he regularly preaches and teaches at Christian conferences and events. For his performing, writing and teaching, Trip Lee draws from his faith and uses it as a foundation to inspire others.
Author, Teacher, Spoken Word Artist
Actress, speaker, author, and Christian spoken word artist who has toured globally and is known as one of the originators of the Christian Spoken Word genre. She has been featured in numerous theater productions, commercials, and television shows, and has written poetry for many events and organizations, including True Woman conferences. Proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ through Bible study, speaking, and spoken word is her passion. Linne lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Shai, and their three children.
Award-nominated artist, writer, co-founder of AND Campaign
Creative, consultant, and social-thought leader in contemporary culture. He has spent the last decade traveling the world as a recording artist and public speaker. He has done numerous overseas activist works, ranging from race relations in South Africa to establishing musical cohorts in Indonesia. He is an award-nominated artist and founding member of nationally known hip-hop group 116 Clique. Sho Baraka is also the founder of Forth District and The And Campaign.
Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, Co-founding Pastor of Cornerstone Church in Southwest Atlanta
Thinker, storyteller, and social entrepreneur whose work explores how people move through grief, meaning-making, and human flourishing. He studies how emotions shape culture and how culture shapes us back—and turns those insights into frameworks that help individuals and institutions grow stronger, healthier, and more resilient.
Co-founder and C.E.O of B2THEWORLD and the leader of Kigali International Community School in Rwanda
Co-founder and C.E.O of B2THEWORLD and the leader of Kigali International Community School in Rwanda. He is a New Yorker, the son of Indian immigrants to the U.S., a husband, and a father of four. He enjoys spending time with his family and being present as a dad and a husband. He currently serves in Rwanda and is passionate about global leadership, global education and global missions. He is also an advocate for children in post-conflict countries.
Senior Vice President of International Programs at World relief
Senior Vice President of International Programs at World Relief, where she leads global humanitarian efforts to promote human flourishing across cultures and contexts. A Nigerian-American with over 20 years of experience in strategy and systems-building, Lanre is a sought-after speaker whose work bridges faith, development, and global service.
Founder and CEO of Be the Bridge
Founder and CEO of Be the Bridge, a leading organization equipping individuals and institutions to pursue racial healing, equity, and justice through truth-telling and courageous dialogue. Her New York Times bestselling book Be the Bridge: Pursuing God’s Heart for Racial Reconciliation expertly uses biblical principles to lay a framework for restoration.