BCDG Presents…
Conversations That Shape the Future of Our Communities
Join us for a curated speaker series designed to elevate ideas, leadership, and strategies shaping Black‑led community development across the country. Through moderated conversations, keynote talks, and interactive sessions, we spotlight voices of national leaders, practitioners, and innovators who are driving impact, innovation, and systemic change in the field.
Featured Events
Resilience in Action: Responding to Disaster, Restoring Community
Friday, October 30, 2026, 10 – 11:30 PT, 12 – 1:30 CT, 1 – 2:30 ET
When disaster strikes, resilience matters.
Join community leaders, practitioners, and advocates for Resilience in Action: Responding to Disaster, Restoring Community. Learn how preparedness extends beyond emergency supplies, why equitable recovery matters, and how trusted community organizations can serve as critical resilience infrastructure before, during, and after disasters. Register today and help build stronger, more resilient communities for the future.
Upcoming Events
Building Wealth & Intergenerational Legacy through
Estate Planning and More
Areas of Focus
- Generational Wealth & Economic Equity
- Policy, Advocacy & Systems Change
- Capital Access & Resource Mobilization
- Leadership, Capacity & Organizational Resilience
- Data, Storytelling & Impact
- Sustainable & Innovative Community Development
- Thought Leadership & Collaboration
Past Events
Key Housing Policy Developments Impacting Our Communities
Thursday August 6, 2026
A timely discussion on the latest federal housing and community development policy developments affecting our communities. National experts on housing legislation, community development funding, CDFI and Federal Home Loan Bank opportunities, housing counseling, and strategies to support sustainable homeownership, wealth creation, and neighborhood investment.
Learn what these changes mean for practitioners, developers, and community leaders—and the actions you can take to make an impact.
