Pre-Convention Events
Take advantage of our pre-convention programming designed to deepen learning, connection, and engagement before the week gets underway. These special events offer opportunities for professional development and engagement on some of the most pressing issues facing our communities.
* Please note that Convention registration is required to attend these events, and separate fees apply.
We The People: A Nation Rooted in Health Summit
We The People: A Nation Rooted in Health is not just another conference — it is a rallying cry to dismantle a fractured system. This summit brings together the architects of change — community leaders, innovative clinicians, policymakers, and everyday citizens — to demand a new paradigm. We are shifting the focus from treating sickness to cultivating health from the ground up, empowering communities, and redefining what it means to be a healthy nation.
Join us on Friday, July 17 to move beyond broken systems and build a sustainable and equitable foundation for health that truly serves all people. The time for incremental change is over. The time to root our nation in health is now.
Charles Hamilton Houston Legal Advocacy Training Institute
The Charles Hamilton Houston Legal Advocacy Training Institute brings together top voices from the civil rights community, legal professionals from the public and private sectors, and academics, to discuss some of the most pressing civil rights issues that we face today. The program features informative and engaging sessions designed to support your legal career and professional growth.
- Earn up to six (6) CLE credits
- Hear from legal experts
- Stay current on leading civil rights topics
Join us on Sunday, July 19 where you will hear from legal experts, including NAACP General Counsel Kristen Clarke, CNN analyst Elliot Williams, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, former Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, and more. Cost: $75. Spots are limited.