# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Tell the Story History Forum: Defending Freedom - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Delving into Utah’s Black history to explore the enduring themes of resilience, identity, and belonging as tied to freedom.About this Event2026 Tell the Story History Forum: Defending Freedom“Visiting Salt Lake City? This event is part of Sema Hadithi's three-day Black Cultural Heritage Weekend.”The 2026 Tell the Story History Forum brings together the general public, scholars, professional and independent historians, and lifelong learners for a day of thoughtful discussion exploring a few of the many ways Black Americans have pursued freedom throughout history. Hosted by Emily Crumpton-Deason, the forum features keynote remarks honoring the legacy of Black American history advocate Kate Holbrook presented by Professor Dwain Coleman, followed by engaging presentations examining military service, Buffalo Soldiers in Utah, women in the Civil War, racial passing, diplomacy, and Utah’s state parks.We will have a wonderful catered lunch by Papa Stew’s Kitchen. Our day will conclude with a time to release and reflect, designed to encourage meaningful dialogue, answer lingering questions, and inspire continued learning.Through compelling historical research and community conversation, the Tell the Story History Forum invites attendees to deepen their understanding of Utah’s Black history while exploring the enduring themes of resilience, identity, and belonging as tied to freedom.History Forum ScheduleHostess: Emily Crumpton-Deason8:30 am > Doors open8:30 – 9:00 am > Check-in & Same-day Registration9:00 am > Forum Opening: Calling-In the Tribe9:30 – 10:30 am > Kate Holbrook Black American History Advocate Speech:Professor Dwain Coleman: "Fight! Fight Hard! Black Civil War Soldiers, Birthright Citizenship, and Voting Rights in America"10:30 – 10:45 am > Break10:45 – 12:00 noon > Session 1: Claiming Freedom by Serving*Moderator: Emily Crumpton-Deason*Women in the Civil War: J.R. Hardman*Buffalo Soldiers in Utah: Marcos Van Dalen*Why Black Americans Served After the Civil War: Robert Burch12:00 – 1:30 pm > Catered Lunch by Papa Stew’s Kitchen1:30 – 2:45 pm >Session 2: Claiming Freedom by Passing* Moderator: Emily Crumpton-Deason*The History of Racial Passing: Short Documentary*Beyond the Color Line: Passing as Resistance & Survival:Professor Paul Reeve2:45 – 3:00 pm > Break3:00 – 3:45 pm > Session 3: Claiming Freedom Through Diplomacy*Utah State Parks Project with Africans:Josephine Sutherland Buabeng3:45 – 4:45 pm > Release & Reflect: Answering Unasked Questions &Settling Issues Before LeavingModerator: Princesse DesRose4:45 – 5:00 pm > Forum Closing & Event EvaluationCost Per PersonEarly Bird Discount Package (10 July – 08 Aug, or until all available tickets have been purchased)This special Early Bird Discount Package is for one (1) Dinner ticket and one (1) Tell the Story History Forum ticket. To purchase this item, go to the Ancestral Remembrance Celebration & Recognition Dinner ticket platform within this collection. This special discount gets 1 dinner ticket for $90 plus 1 forum ticket for $30; a discount of $40 on the forum; total price of $120.$120 + $9.89 > Eventbrite Service Fee $6.23 + System Processing Fee $3.66 = $129.89 Total(NOTE: THERE ARE ONLY 50 SEATS AVAILABLE AT THIS SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICE. THIS PACKAGE IS ONLY BEING OFFERED AS AN EARLY BIRD SPECIAL.)Regular Price (available until 8 Sep)$70 + $> Eventbrite Service Fee $+ System Processing Fee $ = $ Total(Thank you for covering the system fee and processing fee so our non-profit 501c3 will have more money to continue Black history research and make new exhibits to circulate Utah.)DateSaturday, 12 September 2026Time8:30 am > Doors Open8:30 – 9:00 am > check-in & Same-day Registration9:00 am > History Forum BeginsLocation: Parking is FREEMasonic Lodge650 East South TempleSLC, UT 841022026 HERITAGE DAYSBLACK CULTURAL HERITAGE WEEKENDSeptember 10–12 | Salt Lake CityTours • History • Culture • Dinner • CommunityFollow the link to see the all of the weekend activities https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2026-heritage-days-events-collection-4855554?Also Available During Annual Heritage Days“Lifting As We Climb” Walking Tour (contained within one Black American historic neighborhood)“Lifting As We Climb” Bus Tour (extended version of the walking tour that covers one Black American historic neighborhood plus other locations around Salt Lake City)Tickets for tours can be purchased within this Collection here on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2026-heritage-days-events-collection-4855554? https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f6167890-a894-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w987-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f6499680-a894-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w987-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f6847ca0-a894-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w555-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f6b306b0-a894-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w555-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f6e190c0-a894-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w555-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salt-lake-city/2026-tell-the-story-history-forum-defending-freedom/100001993809521952 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: Salt Lake Masonic Temple - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 76.54, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Salt Lake City - **state**: UT - **country**: United States - **location**: Salt Lake Masonic Temple - **lat**: 40.7688835 - **long**: -111.8723936 - **full address**: Salt Lake Masonic Temple, 650 East South Temple Street, Salt Lake City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Tell the Story History Forum: Defending Freedom - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/dc0be4e7aed1e00e6663333ac3c3dcb5d3452c2fa247ebfeec8581e9ee755f14-rimg-w960-h720-dcf8c18e-gmir.jpg?v=1784089156 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Tell the Story History Forum: Defending Freedom being held? - **A:** 2026 Tell the Story History Forum: Defending Freedom takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Salt Lake Masonic Temple, 650 East South Temple Street, Salt Lake City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Tell the Story History Forum: Defending Freedom? - **A:** 2026 Tell the Story History Forum: Defending Freedom is organized by Sema Hadithi Af Am Heritage & Culture Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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