YBLA RISE Summit

A free one-day leadership experience preparing Black high school sophomores for college, leadership, and what's next.
About this Event

Join Young Black Leadership Alliance (YBLA) for the 2026 RISE Summit, a free leadership and college success experience for Black students entering 9th, 10th, and 11th grade and their parents.

Through interactive sessions, college and scholarship insights, and conversations with YBLA students and alumni, attendees will gain practical tools for what's next.

As part of the summit's Leadership Through Service initiative, attendees are encouraged to bring at least one donation item to support the Banneker High School SAFE Center.

Suggested donation items include:

• Clear or mesh bookbags
• Deodorant
• Composition notebooks
• Pencils