" I embrace ALL aspects of myself. "
26TH ANNUAL SUMMIT EVENT
August 4 to August 7, 2016 ~ St. Louis/Ferguson, MO
The purpose of the International Black Summit is to provide an opportunity for participants to bring into being their vision for the black community and the world.
PREREQUISITE COURSE* (Mandatory for those who have not attended an ASE prior)
Thursday
9:00 am until Completion
- $100 Adults (36 +)
- $75 Young Adult (18 to 35)
- $25 Youth ( 8 to 17)
OPENING EVENT
Thursday
7:00 pm until 10:30 pm
- Open to the Community
- Cost: FREE Admission
- Cash Bar
ANNUAL SUMMIT EVENT FRIDAY - SUNDAY
- $200 Seniors (55 +)
- $250 Adults (36 to 54)
- $150 Young Adults (18 to 35)
- $100 Youth (8 to 17)
This event is a fundraiser are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Registrations fund the Annual Summit Event and support the General Operations of the International Black Summit Inc.
On-site registration accepts Cash, Credit Cards and Debit Cards, USD only. NO CHECKS are accepted at the Annual Summit Event.
CONTRIBUTIONS ENCOURAGED.
Thank you for your support.
VENDOR TABLES AND VIRTUAL (ONLINE) PARTICIPATION AVAILABLE
For information EMAIL: Registrations@blacksummit.org
LODGING
HILTON GARDEN INN ST. LOUIS AIRPORT
4450 EVANS PLACE ST. LOUIS, MO 63134
To make Hotel Reservations Contact the Hotel Directly at 314-521-6444.
Unpaid volunteers organize and produce all International Black Summit Events. The generosity of IBS participants and supporters enables the expansion of the conversation of the International Black Summit. Contributions to the International Black Summit, Inc. are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.
The International Black Summit is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and is not an affiliate of any other organization.
Bring into being YOUR VISION
for the BLACK COMMUNITY and the WORLD!
We invite you to join us in Ferguson and St. Louis, MO
for our 26th Annual Summit Event!
The INTERNATIONAL BLACK SUMMIT is a conversation being given by life to the world, through people of black African descent.
- People from many parts the world participate in the International Black Summit.
- The Annual Summit Event (ASE) is just one of the many expressions of what is available* through the International Black Summit.
- The ASE is attended by people of Black African Descent who are commited to the unfoldment of The Declaration in their lives.
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DECLARATION of the International Black Summit WE DECLARE ourselves, our community, and all communities whole and complete. There is nothing to do except be. WE ASSERT that we are responsible for generating community as possibility and distinction. We listen for and grant being to the possibility and creation of unpredictable results. Our conversation of, about, and for those of African descent is one of power, self generation, abundance, responsibility, unity and integrity, with the possibility of being. WE STAND for the expression of our spirituality; ending the murders of our men, women and children; building economies responsible for funding our community; maintaining wellness of being in our bodies; providing human services; establishing nurturing relationships; altering the conversation of who we are in the media; empowering our youth. WE DECLARE that our community manifests itself in the world as a contribution in the transformation of the universe. Atlanta, Georgia |
*What Is Available through the Summit? A Gathering of people of black African Descent from diverse backgrounds, countries, lifestyles, opinions and views – who come together to celebrate and empower the vision of the Declaration. An Exploration of Questions and Issues that empower participants to realize their vision for the Black community and the world. A Place to Clear Yourself so as to be able to hear what life is telling you. Acknowledgment, Praise and Celebration of who we are as a people and the contribution we are to the world. A Global Shift in the Conversation about who people of Black African Descent are in the world. |
Established in 1994 by the youth participants:
INTERNATIONAL BLACK YOUTH SUMMIT
~Purpose~
"The International Black Youth Summit exists to facilitate the connection, self-expression and empowerment of young people of African Descent around the world. We are young people making our visions real in our community and exemplifying the principals of youth, transformation, love and possibility as a powerful approach to the universe."
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Established in 2007 by the young adult participants:
INTERNATIONAL BLACK YOUNG ADULT SUMMIT
~Purpose~
"The purpose of the International Black Young Adult Summit is to provide an opportunity for participants ages 18 to 35 a space for reflection, communication, mentorship and growth, through vision creation and implementation. This conversation empowers young adults to powerfully transition to adulthood equipped for global success."
*Prerequisite Course: "An Experience of The Summit"
This required course opens the participant to the conversation of the International Black Summit.
It prepares and grounds those who have never attended an Annual Summit Event.