# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Colored Convention Conference: Black Freedom Movements Then and Now - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Mother Bethel AME Church, in collaboration with the Colored Conventions Project and Penn State's Center for Black Digital Research.About this EventJoin us for the 2026 Colored Convention Conference, hosted at the historic Mother Bethel AME Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.This three-day gathering commemorates the legacy of the Colored Conventions Movement, which began at Mother Bethel in 1830, and brings together scholars, educators, artists, faith leaders, students, and community members to explore the enduring impact of Black organizing, civic engagement, and collective action.Through conversations, panels, workshops, cultural programming, and community engagement, participants will examine the history of the Colored Conventions Movement while exploring contemporary questions of Black leadership, public memory, justice, and the continued pursuit of freedom.Join us as we honor the past, engage the present, and imagine the future of Black freedom movements.Registration is offered through flexible contribution tiers to help ensure broad community access. Individuals and organizations interested in supporting the conference through sponsorship or a charitable contribution are invited to join us in sustaining this important work.AgendaFriday: Opening Reception & WelcomeInfo: Kick off the conference with an opening reception, welcome remarks, an opening conversation, and cultural expression.Saturday: Conference ProgrammingInfo: A full day of engaging conversations featuring an opening plenary, interactive breakout sessions, lunch, afternoon programming, closing reflections, and opportunities for networking and connection.Sunday: Faith, Reflection & Community EngagementInfo: A reflective closing experience featuring Colored Convention Sunday School, worship service, community meal, the “Where Do We Go From Here?” discussion, and optional walking tours highlighting Philadelphia’s Black history. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/the-colored-convention-conference-black-freedom-movements-then-and-now/100001996039303288 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, it, workshops, art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-09-18T19:30:00Z - Location: Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church - **lat**: 39.9433018 - **long**: -75.1517622 - **full address**: Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 419 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Colored Convention Conference: Black Freedom Movements Then and Now - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/994011c9b84f3f5052cf7d54c3aac9741c2d2d8e3c94ee6cc75e705a9f50eec0-rimg-w1200-h675-dc581828-gmir.jpg?v=1785550574 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Colored Convention Conference: Black Freedom Movements Then and Now being held? - **A:** The Colored Convention Conference: Black Freedom Movements Then and Now takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 419 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Colored Convention Conference: Black Freedom Movements Then and Now? - **A:** The Colored Convention Conference: Black Freedom Movements Then and Now is organized by Mother Bethel AME Church. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Colored Convention Conference: Black Freedom Movements Then and Now 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 Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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