The registration fee for The Black Literacy Matters® Conference includes registration materials, all sessions, access to the exhibitor hall. (non refundable) Includes Free Registration to Sentenced Documentary

Thursday, March 18, 2027

Reading. Teaching. Understanding. Faith. Community. Dignity. Flourishing.

This special evening will honor the historic role of the Black Church and faith communities in building literacy while calling us to consider the role they can play again. We will look to the ancient paths not for nostalgia, but for instruction—recovering enduring principles of teaching, community responsibility, intergenerational knowledge, faith, and collective care that can inform the work before us now.

And because a blueprint must be passed forward, the evening will intentionally bring together established spiritual leaders and the Next Generation Voice, creating space for the generation inheriting this work to see themselves within it.

We are not being called merely to remember what was.

We are being called to recover what worked, rebuild what is needed, and walk together toward what can be.

Join us as faith, literacy, and legacy converge to reclaim the ancient paths, rediscover the blueprint, and illuminate the way toward literacy, dignity, and flourishing.

“Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it.” — Jeremiah 6:16

“This is the way; walk in it.” — Isaiah 30:21

DEDICATED CONFERENCE PARENT CENTERED DAY-March 20h 2027. OPEN TO ALL PARENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO THE MAIN CONFERENCE DATES OF MARCH 17-19TH 2027 and you will be required to pay standard registration fees. EVENT TIME 9:00AM-5:00PM

Black Literacy Matters Confirmed PRESENTERS ONLY Registration. If you are not a presenter you will be charged regular price.

Please Select this ticket along with your registration! FREE to ALL Conference Attendee's

🎬 Featured Documentary Experience

“Sentenced” – Directed by James Martin

An immersive and deeply personal exploration of the childhood literacy crisis, Sentenced weaves together powerful, character-driven stories that illuminate the human impact of illiteracy.

🎥 Executive Produced & Narrated by Stephen Curry

Following the screening, attendees will engage in a live panel discussion with the filmmaker JAMES MARTIN and special guests.

March 17th 6:30-8:30 PM with LIVE PANEL DISCUSSION

Perfect for schools, organizations, districts, churches, and community teams.

Register five (5) or more attendees and receive $30 off each ticket for the 2026 Black Literacy Matters Conference.

Group registration supports collective learning, shared implementation, and stronger impact when returning to your school or community.

✔ Full conference access
✔ Keynotes, breakout sessions, and action labs
✔ Ideal for teams committed to structured literacy and culturally responsive practice

Minimum purchase: 5 tickets

Early Bird Registration: $375
Available Now – November 30, 2026. $100 Off

On-Site Registration: $525
March 11–20, 2027