

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 VDN Spring Conference: Moving from Allyship to Solidarity
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 08:45 am – Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us on April 14, 2026, for our Spring conference: Moving from Allyship to Solidarity at Collegiate School!About this EventWe are really looking forward to hosting you all for our annual Spring Conference. This year’s focus is Moving from Allyship to Solidarity. Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026Time: 8:45 am-2:30 pm (with optional networking meetup following)Location:  in Richmond, VAProgram goals:Understanding the limitations of allyship in this particular momentEmbracing an ethic of solidarityDeveloping educational tools that center the concept of solidarityWe are thrilled to share that our keynote speaker will be De’Ana Forbes. De’Ana Forbes is a master social studies teacher in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and an educational consultant with extensive experience teaching courses such as AP United States History, African American History, Virginia &amp; U.S. History, Economics and Personal Finance, World History, and Civics and Economics. She is also a doctoral student and graduate fellow with the University at Buffalo Center for K–12 Black History and Racial Literacy, where she has co-taught the Teaching Black History Microcredential for educators.Her research focuses on applying Dr. LaGarrett King’s Teaching Black History Framework to develop meaningful learning experiences centered on topics including Reconstruction and the Civil Rights Movement. In recognition of her work expanding student access to advanced and AP coursework, she was named an Equal Opportunity Champion by Equal Opportunity Schools for the 2025–26 school year.Following our keynote, we will have interactive sessions with a variety of presenters. Schedule:8:15 am-8:45 am Check in and breakfast treats8:45 am-8:55 am Welcome from Head of School and housekeeping notes8:55 am- 10:30 am De'Ana Forbes keynote on historical precedent10:30 am-10:40 am Break10:40 am-11:40 am Taaj Davis (Woodberry Forest) and Dr. Nefertiti Makeda (Norfolk Collegiate) - Religious literacy in schools11:40 am-12:10 pm Lunch12:10 pm-1:10 pm Nate Zuckerman (Highland School) - What is education for action today?1:15 pm-2:15  pm Elijah Lee - 2026 Young Richmond History Maker, TEDxRVA Youth speaker, and local high school senior2:20 pm-2:30 pm Closing reflections, announcements, and surveyWe invite you to join us off campus for an optional, informal networking meetup at Bar West (5811 Grove Avenue).
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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 20, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Richmond
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Collegiate School
- **lat**: 37.5810227
- **long**: -77.5858328
- **full address**: Collegiate School, 103 North Mooreland Road, Richmond, United States

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- **organizer**: Virginia Diversity Network (https://allevents.in/org/virginia-diversity-network/24702908)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 08:45 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Collegiate School, 103 North Mooreland Road, Richmond, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 20 up to 20 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Virginia Diversity Network
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, conferences, meetups, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 VDN Spring Conference: Moving from Allyship to Solidarity ?
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