Truth Teller:The Bold Witness of Little Justice-Girls & Young Women (Hybrid)
Novemebr 2025 Hybrid Conference Outline
Bread for the World
425 Third Street SW, Suite 1S200, Washington, DC
Day‑by‑Day Schedule (Eastern Time)
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – Scholarship & Public Theology Day
| Time (EST) | Session | Key elements |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am | Registration & Opening Devotions | Morning worship/devotional session to set a reflective tone for the day. |
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9:30 – 10:15 am |
“Sawubona” storytelling circle | Global discussion on the witness and legacy of women and girls from the Caribbean, Colombia and an African nation. The panel showcases personal stories of passion, justice struggles and legacies. |
| 10:15 – 10:30 am | Q&A | Questions and dialogue arising from the storytelling circle. |
| 10:45- 11:30 am | Resource & Capacity Work group | Presentation on “Today’s Little Justice Girls” based on the book of Esther, including video interviews with girls aged 10–15 who are active in justice work in their communities. |
| 11:30 – 11:45 am | Q&A | Discussion on how these young leaders are enacting change. |
| 11:45 – 1:00 pm | Lunch | Networking and informal discussions. |
| 1:00 – 4:00 pm | Justice Immersion | Deep‑dive session exploring justice from multiple angles. Includes a tour and panel discussions: |
| 1:30 – 2:30 pm | Historical tour | Guided tour of either Metropolitan AME Church or Asbury United Methodist, focusing on their social‑justice work over the decades. |
| 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Panel discussion | “Rewriting the Narrative on Justice – Programs/Empowerment for Youth and Young Adults.” Moderator: Rev. Rochelle Andrews; speakers include Rev. Ryan Nickens (The Traron Center) and Ms. Gabrielle Martinez (Black Girl TRIBE). |
| 3:30 – 3:45 pm | Q&A | Audience questions on the Justice Immersion panel. |
| 5:00 -7:00 pm | Dinner/Reception | A social gathering to reflect on the day’s sessions and network. |
Thursday, November 6, 2025 – Advocacy Day
| Time (EST) | Session | Key elements |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00–9:05 am | Welcome & Introduction of morning devotional speaker | Opening remarks by Carmela McKeller. |
| 9:05–9:25 am | Morning devotion | Spiritual reflection to ground the advocacy work ahead. |
| 9:25–9:30 am | Introduction of Dr. Barbara Reynolds | Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker‑Smith introduces the speaker. |
| 9:30–9:55 am | Dr. Barbara Reynolds | Insights from a member of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, focusing on global justice issues. |
| 10:00–10:25 am | Ambassador Sandra Bowen | Presentation by the representative of the 6th Region of the African Union on African‑diaspora engagement. |
| 10:30–10:45 am | Q&A | Dialogue with the morning speakers. |
| 10:45–11:00 am | Break | Short recess. |
| 11:00 am–12:15 pm | Advocacy Training | Workshop covering: what happened in U.S. public policy in 2025 (e.g., HR‑1 and the Rescission Bill); the implications for food sovereignty; why advocacy voices still matter; and crafting an ask for Congress. |
| 12:15 pm | Lunch | Opportunity to network and prepare for hill visits. |
| 12:45–1:00 pm | Travel to Capitol Hill | Journey from Bread for the World to Capitol Hill. |
| 1:00–5:00 pm | Advocacy on Capitol Hill | Meetings with legislators and staffers to advance the conference’s policy goals. |
| 5:00–7:00 pm | Reception/Dinner | Evening meal and reflection. A chance to debrief and discuss advocacy experiences. |
Friday, November 7, 2025 – Latinx & Rewriting the Narrative Day
| Time (EST) | Session | Key elements |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00–9:15 am | Devotions/Worship | Devotional session focused on Latinx perspectives and rewriting the narrative. |
| 9:15–10:30 am | Latinx Work Group panel | Discussion featuring Brazilian Evangelical Pan‑African women doing justice and liberation work in Brazil, highlighting cross‑continental solidarity. |
| 10:30–10:45 am | Q&A | Interactive dialogue on the morning’s panel. |
| 10:45–11:30 am | ReWriting the Narrative Work Group | Workshop on using the internet, social media and AI responsibly to advance justice; also covers alternative communication platforms when social media isn’t available. |
| 11:30–11:45 am | Q&A | Questions about digital strategies and media alternatives. |
| 11:45 am -12:30 pm | Evaluation & Next Steps | Participants review the conference, plan future collaborations and consider how to carry the narratives forward. |
| 12:30 pm onwards | Closing service | Led by the Resource & Capacity Work Group and the Leadership Team, offering spiritual closure and commissioning for continued work |