Black Student Union Summit Snohomish County 2026
The Black Student Union Summit Snohomish County 2026 is a free, student-centered leadership event bringing together Black student leaders, educators, and community allies for a morning of advocacy, empowerment, and action.
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Fitness Center, Everett Community College, 801 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA 98201
🎯 Theme: Legacy in Action: Leading our County
🎟️ Admission: Free — RSVP Required
The Black Student Union Summit Snohomish County 2026 is sponsored and hosted by the NAACP Snohomish County branch as a direct investment in the next generation of Black leaders across the Pacific Northwest. Under the theme Legacy in Action: Leading our County, this summit is designed to equip Black students with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to lead with purpose — in their schools, their communities, and beyond.
From an opening keynote to hands-on advocacy labs, a networking lunch, and a closing convocation, every element of this summit is built to inspire action and build lasting community. The NAACP Snohomish County branch has long championed youth leadership as a cornerstone of civil rights progress, and the Black Student Union Summit Snohomish County 2026 is a continuation of that legacy.
Legacy in Action. Leading Our County. Building Our Future.
RSVP today — space is limited.
Agenda — Black Student Union Summit Snohomish County 2026
- 10:00 AM — Opening Plenary & Keynote — Setting the tone for a day of leadership and legacy
- 11:00 AM — Advocacy & “Know Your Rights” Labs — Hands-on sessions on civic rights, advocacy tools, and student power
- 12:00 PM — Networking Lunch — Connect with peers, educators, and community leaders
- 1:00 PM — Closing Convocation — A send-off rooted in purpose and collective commitment
The “Know Your Rights” Labs are one of the most vital components of the Black Student Union Summit Snohomish County 2026. In a climate where student rights — from free expression to equal access in education — are increasingly under pressure, these sessions give Black students concrete, actionable knowledge. Understanding your rights is the first step to defending them, and to demanding better for yourself and your community.
Black student leadership has always been at the heart of the civil rights movement. From the student sit-ins of the 1960s to the BSU chapters driving campus equity today, young people have consistently pushed America closer to its promise of equal justice. The NAACP Snohomish County branch recognizes that this generation carries that same spirit — and events like this summit exist to fuel it, focus it, and connect it to a larger movement.
Whether you are a high school student exploring your voice, a college student organizing on campus, or an educator committed to supporting Black student success, the Black Student Union Summit Snohomish County 2026 is your space. Come ready to learn, connect, and lead.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this event free? Yes. The Black Student Union Summit Snohomish County 2026 is free to attend. RSVP is required as space is limited — register at the link below.
2. Who should attend? Black students at the high school and college level, BSU members and leaders, educators, school administrators, and community advocates in Snohomish County and surrounding areas.
3. What are the “Know Your Rights” Labs? These are hands-on advocacy sessions covering students’ civil rights, how to navigate school systems, and practical tools for civic engagement and community organizing.
4. Where is Everett Community College? Everett Community College is located at 2000 Tower St, Everett, WA 98201. The event takes place in the Fitness Center on campus. Parking is available.
5. How do I RSVP? RSVP using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-u46_zbjoMsPu7MiwfTlyVj8YgzHOJa5nMDF-SzHwKSZisg/viewform. Seats are limited so register early.