Race in the 21st Century Spring 2026 Conference

Friday evening – Saturday, April 24-25, 2026
Friday night: The University as a Driving Force for Racial Justice
Saturday: The Interfaith Communities as a Driving Force for Racial Justice

Guest Speakers
Dr. Arturo Baiocchi, Professor of Social Work, California State University, Sacramento
Rev. Dr. Davena L. Creer-Jones, Conference Minister, Northern California Nevada Conference, United Church of Christ
Rev. Dr. Toni Dunbar, Associate Pastor, City of Refuge United Church of Christ
Dr. Gladys Francis, Dean of the College of Arts and Letters, California State University, Sacramento
Rev. Deborah Lee, Co-Executive Director, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity
Rev. Rhina Ramos, Associate Conference Minister, Northern California Nevada Conference, United Church of Christ
Rev. Karen Sapio, Executive Presbyter, North Central California Presbytery
Director Andrew Yang, California State University, Sacramento