We’re hosting virtual conversations every two weeks this summer.
Register for them below, and we’ll email you a calendar reminder to watch your selected event(s) live.
JUNE
Safe Space: How to Support Black Men’s Mental Health
6/3/2026, 6-7:15 p.m. ET
How can we break stigmas and cost barriers to better support Black men’s mental health?
In honor of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, join Word In Black for a conversation and practice session with community leaders and support practitioners. They will share resources, opportunities and lead a meditation exercise.
Is AI Poisoning Black America? A Live Debate
6/17/2026, 6-7:15 p.m. ET
A live debate between leaders arguing whether AI is empowering or hurting Black Americans. Before and after the moderated debate, live viewers will share their thoughts via polls and rate which debaters were the most successful at proving their arguments.
JULY
Building Black Safe Havens in the U.S.
7/1/2026, 6-7:15 p.m. ET
Join Word In Black for an exploration into all-Black communities in the U.S. We’ll discuss the viability, obstacles and opportunities related to starting these “safe havens”, as well as tips for people interested in launching their own.
Delivering Solutions for the Maternal Health Crisis
7/15/2026, 12-1:15 p.m. ET
Black women are more than three times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than their white peers, according to the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health.
During this virtual event, Word In Black’s health reporter Jennifer Porter Gore will lead a discussion with medical leaders, advocates, and organizers about how the U.S. can improve these outcomes. The discussion will explore Black-led community models and policies that can make a difference. Speakers TBA.
AUGUST
The Dark Side of our Addiction to Fast Fashion
8/5/2026, 6-7:15 p.m. ET
It’s easy to get cute, cheap clothes from places like Shein and H&M, but at what cost?
In this virtual conversation, we’ll examine the downside of fast fashion’s convenience, including its potential impact on your physical health, the environment, and the labor market. We’ll also discuss Black-led movements to reverse these outcomes. Speakers TBA
Is College Still Worth It?
8/19/2026, 6-7:15 p.m. ET
While enrollment is declining at many four-year colleges, HBCUs are breaking enrollment records.
But what does the future look like for college graduates as the U.S. grapples with AI in the workplace and an unstable job market? Join this virtual event as we explore these questions with panelists. We will also invite live viewers to call in and share their thoughts and experiences as we consider whether college is still worth it in 2026 and beyond.
Reach Out
Would you like to serve as a guest speaker at one of our planned events? Or do you have an idea for a future event? Email Shernay Williams at Shernay.williams @ wordinblack.com.
Rewatch Word In Black’s Previous Events
Word In Black’s Religion Hot Topics 5/21/26: Event Replay
What’s on Your Plate? Food Access in Black America 5/13/26: Event Replay
The Action Plan to Get Black Women Back to Work 4/29/26 Event Recap
‘Breaking the Silence’: How Black Women Can Fight Breast Cancer 4/9/26 Event Recap