It is a pleasure to serve as a Featured Panelist at the 2026 NCBAE Conference, July 10–11, 2026 at the First Financial Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

“Your leadership through the Black American Tree Project embodies heritage, lineage, and cultural resilience — values that align deeply with NCBAE’s mission as an international creative ecosystem.” Daphney Thomas, Founder of National Commission for Black Arts and Entertainment

Session details:

• Session Title: From Roots to Resilience: Interactive Exploration with the Black American Tree Project

• Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

• Time: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM

• Session Type: Concurrent Breakout - Overview of Project

This session will offer attendees an engaging, participatory exploration of ancestry, storytelling, and identity as pathways to empowerment and preservation.