2024
Speakers and presenters
December, 4 - 7
Westin Southfield in Detroit, Michigan
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Othering and Belonging Institute
Dr. john a. powell, Director of the Othering and Belonging Institute, will be our keynote speaker on Thursday, December 5, during the morning plenary at Race and Power in Detroit!
Engagement and Partnerships at the Council on Criminal Justice
Khalil Cumberbatch, Director of Engagement and Partnerships at the Council on Criminal Justice, will be our keynote speaker at Race and Power during dinner on Thursday, December 5!
United Auto Workers (UAW), President
Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers (UAW), will be our keynote speaker on Friday, December 6, during the morning plenary at Race and Power in Detroit!
SPEAKERS, PANELISTS AND FACILITATORS
Amber P. Garrett, a groundbreaking artist and advocate for inclusion in classical music, has earned acclaim for her powerful voice, historic achievements, and innovative projects that blend artistry with empowerment.
Angela, a seasoned community organizer with 22 years of experience, is a leader in building organizing infrastructure, mentoring organizers, and driving transformative initiatives like the Bet on Us training program, while coaching campaigns and Black women leaders across Georgia.
Gamaliel, Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 556
Gamaliel Board of Directors
Catoya Roberts is a dynamic leader and nationally recognized facilitator committed to racial equity and systemic change, currently directing the Milwaukee Community Justice Council and leveraging over 13 years of organizing experience to impact social justice and public health initiatives across Wisconsin.
Rev. Dr. Deborah Krause, President and Professor of New Testament at Eden Theological Seminary, focuses on biblical interpretation through critical theory, theology, and politics, and actively serves the Presbyterian Church (USA) in social justice, teaching, and preaching.
MOSES, Detroit Michigan
Lead Organizer
Emily Cate, with over 8 years of experience in labor, community, and donor organizing, emphasizes meticulous data management to strengthen campaigns, guided by the mantra, "If you didn’t write it down, it didn’t happen."
Chair, Gamaliel Board of Directors
Rachel Godsil, a Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers Law School and Co-Founder of Perception Strategies, combines empirical research and systemic interventions to address implicit bias and promote equity, while contributing extensively to scholarship and leadership in social justice and belonging.
Shange Ntosake Pride, Pittsburgh, PA
Pastor, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Livonia, MI
Dr. Stacy L. Spencer, Senior Pastor of New Direction Christian Church, is a visionary leader dedicated to spiritual growth, social justice, and community development, exemplified by his leadership in creating the Eden Square Town Center and supporting initiatives like Power Center Academy and MICAH in Memphis.
People's Action
Sulma Arias, Executive Director of People’s Action, brings over 20 years of organizing experience, leading efforts for immigrant rights, voting rights, and economic justice while championing community power, strategic campaigns, and an organizing revival across the nation.
Chattanooga-based artist and labor organizer Arnold creates tapestries blending Bible Belt spirituality, social-realist art, and historical labor struggles, with her work gaining international acclaim and a Ford Foundation grant for her series on Chattanooga's labor history.
A committed member of the Dominican Sisters of Adrian and Executive Director of the Dominican Sisters Conference, this leader combines 16+ years of religious dedication with expertise in communication, inclusivity, and compassionate chaplaincy to support diverse communities.
This is a private event for affiliates and leaders of the Gamaliel Network and by invitation to their partners and allies.
