Advance registration online ended Friday at 1pm, but tickets will be available at the door.

The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is a two-part event. The Opening Ceremony is on Friday night at Union Project, and the Summit is a full day of workshops on Saturday. Register for the Summit on this page, and register for the Opening Ceremony here.

The Summit workshops and panels will be held at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Doors open at 8:00 am and there will be a continental breakfast. The event begins at 9 am. Lunch is also provided.

Looking forward to seeing you there! Our theme this year is 1492-2020: Decolonize Our Histories to Reclaim Our Humanity. America’s wealth is built on stolen land, by the labor of stolen people. Our legacy is one of genocide, enslavement, oppression and intergenerational trauma.

The Summit’s goal is to underscore the necessity and importance of critically re-evaluating our respective histories, specifically colonization, how it has caused widespread dehumanization and exploitation throughout global and local history, and its link to modern racial justice issues. Workshops and panels will confront historical and modern racial issues, including social, economic, political, immigration, and environmental justice.

Registration proceeds are used to cover the cost of hosting the Summit and for the Jonny Gammage Scholarship Fund. We ask that those with access to more resources pay more and thus provide the cushion for those with less access to pay less, creating a sustainable economic underpinning for the conference.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Thank you for your commitment to justice.

FAQs

Will there be ASL Interpreters?

Yes, the Summit will provide ASL interpreters during both panel discussions. If you need ASL interpreters present in any of the worshops, please email us at info@pittsburghracialjusticesummit.org.

How can I volunteer?

We are seeking volunteers for a few different roles: registration, set-up, clean-up, room monitors, etc. If you are interested in any of these roles please send an email to info@pittsburghracialjusticesummit.org.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

The Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is located at 616 Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 - across the street from the Obama School.

On-street parking is available and accessible to a public parking lot on campus.

We are also conveniently located on several major bus routes (71B, 75 and 86).

Is childcare available?

PTS does not offer childcare. However, Yellow Bridge Childcare Collective will offer childcare during the event. This play area will be available throughout the Summit. This space will be set up with activities for a range of ages. Please note, childcare is not being offered by PTS, rather by Yellow Bridge Childcare Collective between 8:30 am - 5 pm.

Is lunch included in my registration fee?

Yes. We offer allergen sensitive options for a continental breakfast and hot lunch to make it possible for everyone to be fed and nourished. We will have options for omnivorous, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and soy-free balanced meals. If you have a severe or uncommon allergy, please be prepared to provide your own food.

What's the refund policy?

Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend they can be gifted to another individual.

How can I contact the organizers with any questions?

Questions about this event can be directed to info@pittsburghracialjusticesummit.org or at 412-407-2147.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Due to the growth of the Summit in recent years, we are requiring all attendees to adhere to the statements listed below. Please read each statement acknowledging that you understand and agree to these terms as an attendee of the 22nd Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit.

The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit, Black and White Reunion, and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary are not responsible for loss or damage to personal belongings or personal injury during the Summit.

By registering and/or attending this event, you consent to your voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without compensation in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration.

As a volunteer of the 22nd Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit, I agree to abide by the policies and procedures. I understand that I will be volunteering at my own risk and that the organization or its affiliates cannot assume any responsibility for any liability for any accident, injury or health problem which may arise from any volunteer work I perform. I agree that all the work I do is on a volunteer basis and I am not eligible to receive any monetary payment or reward.

Thank you.