# Event Details - **Event Name**: Campaign for Humanity Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Come join us at the Campaign for Humanity Summit -- educating, equipping, and empowering people to live and lead with humanity in mind.About this EventWelcome to Howard County's 2026 Campaign for Humanity Summit!The Campaign for Humanity Summit, Presented by L.O.V.E. Is The Answer, is a powerful and transformative nonpartisan event building empathy, compassion, and social responsibility into current and aspiring leaders -- in partnership with: Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services Office of the Local Children's BoardHoward County NAACPNational Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR)and a growing coalition of local and national change-making organizations who believe in uplifting humanity.Join us at the East Columbia 50+ Center for a day filled with inspiring talks, the screening of an award-winning film and TV series episode, interactive workshops, networking, and a robust series of solutions-oriented small group discussions. This event is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in Howard County.At the Summit, you'll hear from and interact with other thought leaders, activists, and change-makers who are leading the way in creating a more compassionate and equitable society. Whether you're a seasoned advocate for humanity or just starting out, there's something for everyone at the Campaign for Humanity Summit.We're growing an army of humanitarian leaders. We are planning to produce hundreds of these full-day Summits throughout the U.S. between January 2026 and November 2028 — educating, equipping and empowering more than 25,000 people to live and lead with humanitarian values in mind.This is your chance to be part of something historic and transformative. Every participant will have the opportunity to put what they learn into practice with fellow Summit graduates and become Campaign for Humanity Fellows -- a badge of honor that will open doors and create opportunities to change the world.Become part of a group of people -- a family, actually -- who lead with heart, govern with conscience, and live with purpose.Don't miss this opportunity to join others in making the world a better place. Register now as a participant or sponsor and join us for a day of learning, sharing, collaboration -- and a lifetime of making the world a better place for everyone!Agenda?: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMDoors Open, Registration Begins, Breakfast is ServedInfo: Doors open and registration begins with casual networking. Breakfast is served. Uplifting activity and level setting. Official Welcome and review agenda and purpose of the event. Group murals and kintsugi art projects begin.?: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AMFilm Screening -- WALKING WHILE BLACK: L.O.V.E. Is The Answer?: 10:30 AM - 10:40 AMBREAK -- Aloha Breathing Exercises?: 10:40 AM - 11:00 AMQ&A With Filmmaker and Cast MembersInfo: Moderator leads brief Q&A with Filmmaker and Cast?: 11:00 AM - 11:05 AMModerator gives instructions for Small Group Discussions?: 11:05 AM - 11:35 AMGuided Small Group Discussions Led by Teens & Young AdultsInfo: The questions are designed very specifically to guide people through their emotions into a space of “how can I/we become part of the solution?” and spark positive, solutions-oriented individual and group action steps. 1. Describe how the film made you feel on a personal level? (5 minutes) 2. Share one thing you learned from the film. (5 minutes). 3. How can police use the L.O.V.E. Is The Answer principles to improve police- community relations and public safety? (5 minutes) 4. How can people other than police use the L.O.V.E. Is The Answer principles to improve police-community relations and public safety? (5 minutes) 5. What can our organization do to make a difference in our overall community using the L.O.V.E. Is The Answer principles? (5 minutes) 6. Moving forward, what will you personally commit to doing to put L.O.V.E. into action in your home, place of work, school, or greater community? (5 minutes)?: 11:35 AM - 11:40 AMTeen & Young Adult Team Leaders Report Out to the Entire Room in Popcorn StyleInfo: Very brief comments, no speeches, with one lesson learned or a suggested action step to improve police-community relations and public safety (45-60 seconds each x up to 20 groups of 7 at a table). Suggested action steps are marked on a white board or other display for everyone to see.?: 11:40 AM - 12:00 PMTeam Building exercise – Step Inside the Circle?: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMLUNCH & Vote on Public Safety Action Steps and Community Issue Action StepsInfo: LUNCH IS SERVED. Everyone casually discusses issues and votes to select 3 ways for the cohort to work together to improve police-community relations and public safety and 3 non-public safety issues to tackle together to improve life in the community. ?: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PMWatch L.O.V.E. Is The Answer TV Episode with Remarks by HostInfo: Watch an episode of the L.O.V.E. Is The Answer TV series, based in Howard County, MD and filming stories of hope and love in action throughout the U.S. -- followed by remarks from the Host, A.J. Ali.?: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMBreakout Groups Discuss SolutioningInfo: Breakout groups discuss L.O.V.E.-based solutioning for the 3 police-community relations/public safety action steps and the 3 other community issue action steps – and prepare presentations to share with the overall group. HANDS ON - HIGH ENERGY - FUN - CREATIVE?: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PMPresentationsInfo: 20 Small groups give 2-minute presentations to the larger group.?: 03:00 PM - 03:50 PMWhere Do We Go From Here? Info: Final discussions and voting on action steps for the group to take to solve for the 3 public safety and 3 other community issues in the coming months and years. Vote for post-summit leaders. Give awards and certificates. Discuss follow-up plans for staying engaged, becoming a Campaign for Humanity Fellow (OPTIONAL) by staying engaged for a year and graduating from Lead & Serve With L.O.V.E. class, setting goals, accomplishing goals, etc.?: 03:50 PM - 04:00 PMClosing Comments, the Summit Ends, the Journey Begins!Untitled agenda?: 08:00 AM - 04:00 AMChange the World - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/campaign-for-humanity-summit/100001353290952669 - **Event Categories**: business, entertainment, workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 275, max: 15000, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbia - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: East Columbia 50+ Senior Center - **lat**: 39.1899243 - **long**: -76.8474772 - **full address**: East Columbia 50+ Senior Center, 6610 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Campaign for Humanity Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/74e0fb54ce25449a0006bcbb94386fd836423d92a8a41bdc45bbd9152778f228-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2d4976-gmir.jpg?v=1765458613 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Campaign for Humanity Summit being held? - **A:** Campaign for Humanity Summit takes place on Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am to Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm at East Columbia 50+ Senior Center, 6610 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Campaign for Humanity Summit? - **A:** Ticket prices for Campaign for Humanity Summit range from USD 275 to USD 15,000 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 275AvailableSupporting SponsorUSD 500AvailableMentor SponsorUSD 1,000AvailableAlly SponsorUSD 2,500AvailableCommunity Champion SponsorUSD 5,000AvailableCorporate SponsorUSD 10,000AvailableVenue Partner SponsorUSD 10,000AvailablePresenting SponsorUSD 15,000Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Campaign for Humanity Summit? - **A:** Campaign for Humanity Summit is organized by A.J. Ali. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Campaign for Humanity Summit is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Ali", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/aj-ali/25357162", "description": "A.J. Ali is an award-winning producer, director, writer, actor and TV host with more than 30 years of expertise in media and event production.  A U.S. Air Force service disabled veteran, his commitment to peace and love informs everything he does personally and professionally. His commitment to community has resulted in more than $30 million raised for charities nationwide through events, media and consulting.In June 2012, he was racially profiled and harassed by police in Howard County, MD. When he reported the incident, he and his wife became targets for harassment by a dozen members of that department for an entire year. Knowing he had to do something, he chose to rely on his faith, his military training as a peacekeeper, his lifetime of experiences in Hawaii, and his journalism background to make a film that would shine a light on the problem while offering transformative solutions.As the Director and Producer of the highly-acclaimed feature length documentary film, \"WALKING WHILE BLACK: L.O.V.E. Is The Answer,\" he guided the creative process for 4 1/2 years through completion of production in February 2017 and is now the inspirational force behind the efforts of the L.O.V.E. Is The Answer Movement birthed by the film, putting the principles of L.O.V.E. he created into action through webinars, workshops, conferences and other programs and products. He has become a sought after speaker and trainer of the L.O.V.E. Is The Answer principles, leading more than 100,000 people through sessions as of September 2021. The Howard County Police Department is one of dozens of law enforcement agencies throughout the country that have licensed the film to use in training their officers on better ways to engage with the communities they serve. See the film atwww.walkingwhileblackthemovie.comand join the movement at http://loveistheanswermovement.com/.In his other current media role as Host & Producer of the Wellness 101 game show, he invites consumers and wellness experts to interact with each other, keeping the wellness discussion flowing in fun and meaningful ways. https://www.facebook.com/wellness101lifeAli's credits include co-authoring the \"True Champion's 30-Day Challenge\" book, authoring two business golf books, creating and starring in the \"Good Fellas of Baltimore\" TV show on Fox, producing the Hollywood FAME Award winning \"Survivor Celebration\" music CD, producing the \"Positive Choice\" documentary film, creating and owning two professional soccer teams, and many other credits. He is even featured as the subject of a 7-page spread in the highly acclaimed Black History 365 textbook, which was published in 2020.  He and his wife Jane have been happily married since 1994. They live in Henderson, NV.To learn more, visitwww.OnTheTeeWithAJAli.com." } ] } ] ```