About IBS

The PURPOSE of The International Black Summit

To provide an opportunity for participants to bring into being their vision for the black community and the world.

The Declaration Of The International Black Summit

WE DECLARE ourselves, our community and all communities whole and complete. There is nothing to do except be.

WE ASSERT that we are responsible for generating community as possibility and distinction. We listen for and grant being to the possibility and creation of unpredictable results. Our conversation of, about, and for those of African descent is one of power, self generation, abundance, responsibility, unity and integrity, with the possibility of being.

WE STAND for the expression of our spirituality; ending the murders of our men, women and children; building economies responsible for funding our community; maintaining wellness of being in our bodies; providing human services; establishing nurturing relationships; altering the conversation of who we are in the media; empowering our youth.

WE DECLARE that our community manifests itself in the world as a contribution in the transformation of the universe.

Atlanta, Georgia
October 7, 1991

The International Black Summit is:

A Conversation that is being given by life, to the world through people of Black African Descent - A conversation that finds its expression in the Declaration of the International Black Summit. 

An Event that takes place during the first weekend in August each year, attended by people of Black African Descent who are committed to the unfoldment of the Declaration in their lives. 

What is available through the Summit?

A Gathering of people of Black African Descent - from diverse backgrounds, countries, lifestyles, opinions and views - who come together to celebrate and empower the vision of the Declaration.

An Exploration of Questions and Issues which empower participants to realize their vision for the Black community and the world. 

A Place to Clear yourself so as to be able to hear what life is telling you. 

Acknowledgement, Praise and Celebration of who we are as a people and the contribution we are to the world. 

A Global Shift in the Conversation about who people of Black African Descent are in the world.