Coming to the Table: National Gathering June 12-15 - Session Proposals Due 3/30

Registration is now open for the 2025 Coming to the Table National Gathering in St. Paul, Minnesota! From June 12-15, participants will engage in transformational discussions on racial healing, reparations, and truth-telling. This year’s theme, “Keep the Dream Alive,”​ honors Dr. King’s vision and deepens our collective commitment to justice and reconciliation. Join us for keynote sessions, breakout discussions, and powerful community experiences. Learn more about registration, breakout session proposals, and scholarship opportunities below.

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Why Attend the 2025 National Gathering?

More than 60 years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared his dream, we gather to honor that vision—not just with words, but with action. The Coming to the Table National Gathering is more than a conference; it’s a space for truth-telling, healing, and transformation. In a time when the call for justice is louder than ever, this gathering is an opportunity to stand together, learn from history, and shape a future rooted in equity and truth. 

Why St. Paul/Minneapolis? This city has become a focal point in the movement for justice, where voices rise, resilience thrives, and communities work toward healing. By coming together in person, we build momentum, deepen connections, and create lasting impact.

What to Expect 
The 2025 National Gathering is designed to be immersive, restorative, and action-driven. Attendees will experience:

• Dynamic keynote speakers (to be announced soon!)
• Breakout sessions on reparations, truth-telling, racial healing, and genealogy
• Optional offsite experiences that bring history to life, including visits to George Floyd Square, the Rondo Black History Tour, and the Philando Castile Peace Garden
• Celebration of leadership as we welcome Dr. Giavanni Washington as our new Program Manager and bid farewell to Tom DeWolf after 13 years of service to our community
  
  

This is your opportunity to listen, speak, connect, and leave changed.

Call for Proposals: Lead a Breakout Session
We invite you to share your stories, expertise, and skills by leading a breakout session. Sessions are 75 minutes long and should align with the CTTT Vision, Mission, and Approach or fit under the 2025 theme, “Keep the Dream Alive.” Proposals are due by Wednesday, April 30, 2025​. Click here to submit a proposal.

Key Details

• Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
• Dates: Thursday, June 12 – Sunday, June 15, 2025
• Venue: St. Paul College, 235 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102
• Hotel: Radisson Hotel St. Paul Downtown, 161 St. Anthony Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103

Click here to reserve your room.

Registration is Now Open!
Spots are limited, so secure yours today! Registration includes:

• Access to all keynote & plenary sessions
• A SWAG bag with materials to support your CTTT journey
• Community healing activities and networking
• The always-popular open mic talent show on Saturday night
• Meals: Breakfast (for Radisson guests), opening reception, and lunch on Friday & Saturday

Click here to register.

Scholarships & Support
We are committed to making the National Gathering accessible to all. Scholarships are available to offset registration costs (excluding travel and lodging). Want to support others in attending? Donate to the Mom Shay Scholarship Fund to help those in need.

Be Part of the Movement
This is more than an event—it’s a homecoming for those dedicated to racial healing, justice, and reconciliation. Whether you’re new to Coming to the Table or have been part of this work for years, you belong here.
For questions about registration, lodging, or breakout session proposals, email [email protected].
We can’t wait to welcome you to St. Paul. Let’s Keep the Dream Alive—together.