The Seymour Institute for Black Church and Policy Studies, in collaboration with the Betsey Stockton Centre for Black Church Studies and the Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Initiative, is very excited to stimulate engaging conversations between leaders in the Black Church community. 

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Special Guests include : 

• Donnie McClurkin (Honoring)

• Dr. Sarita Lyons

• Lisa Fields

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Panels on topics include: 

• The Black Church and Politics in 2025

• Fannie Lou Hamer and Religious Freedom

• The Spirit of Fannie Lou Hamer and the Politics of Faith in 2025

• The Black Church and LGBTQ+ Issues 

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Banquet: 

• Award Presentation to renowned Gospel Singer

• Keynote Address by Harvard Professor