Black Kin Keepers Convening

We represent the next generation of culture keepers. We are community builders, storytellers, creatives, and healers. As culture shifters and futurists, we preserve the sanctity of Black storytelling. 

We unearth the deep wells of oral tradition and archive as a conduit to our ancestral wisdom. By conceiving fresh rituals and traditions, we kindle intergenerational healing and connections. 

If this speaks to you, join us Wednesday, October 22 for a convening of those discovering, keeping, and sharing Black family histories.

What we’ve got going on in 2026

This year, we have lots of ideas (a retreat, anyone?) and want to carve out more intentional space for doing the work, together (think, family history research co-working sessions, and share-back sessions where you can share what you’ve discovered, ask questions, and get advice on how to move your research or preservation work forward).

But before we get into planning, we'd love to hear from you. This convening will offer a chance to meet other folks on their kin-keeping journeys, share what’s most pressing or intimidating for you, and shape our programming in 2026.

This convening is hosted by the organizers of Black Storytelling Week, a holiday dedicated to passing down family history. Black Storytelling Week is the second week of September 

Want to support this project? Reach us at blackstorytellingweek@gmail.com. 🖤 

While this event is free, donations support the costs and labor associated with organizing, as well as capacity building for future programs. Contribute via CashApp to $blackstoryweek.