Registration Information
Important Hotel Information!
Overflow Hotel Accommodations
The room block at the DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek, the official conference hotel for the Fifth Annual Black Boys & Men National Symposium, is currently sold out. To accommodate additional attendees, additional lodging is available at the Hampton Inn Battle Creek.
Hampton Inn Battle Creek
1150 Riverside Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Rate: $149 per night plus tax
Dates Available: June 10–12, 2026
To make a reservation, please call the hotel directly at 269-979-5577 and indicate that you are attending the Black Boys & Men National Symposium. A valid credit or debit card will be required to hold your reservation.
If you have questions or experience any issues with your reservation, please contact:
Benardo J. Dargan
[email protected]
616-405-9049
Join us June 10–12, 2026, for the Black Boys & Men National Symposium—now in Battle Creek!
Get ready for three powerful days of inspiration, connection, and action. Now in its fifth year, the Black Boys & Men National Symposium is expanding to a new home in Battle Creek, where a vibrant community, strong partnerships, and real momentum in education are fueling a future-forward conversation about equity and opportunity.
Online registration for the Symposium will not be available after June 9, 2026 at 11:59pm. Onsite registration will be available.
Ticket for the Action & Impact Award Gala will not be available after June 10, 2026 at 11:59pm.
Registration Rates
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Early Nov 12, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026 |
Regular March 1 - (extended) June 6, 2026 |
Late June 7 - June 9, 2026 |
Action & Impact Award and Benefit Gala |
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Registration Fee |
$499 |
$599 |
$799 |
$125 |
A 10% group discount will apply for groups of 20 or more participants on or before June 9, 2026. A student rate is also available. Please contact [email protected] to receive a group rate or student rate discount code.
Location
The 2026 Symposium will be held in Battle Creek, Michigan at the Double Tree by Hilton Battle Creek located at 50 Captial Ave S in Battle Creek, MI.
