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The Legacy of Truth Conference

February 18th-20th, 2026

Our Mission

To ignite a global movement for educational justice, The Legacy of Truth Conference confronts oppressive narratives and champions transformational change. We unite educators, activists, and visionaries to dismantle inequities and amplify every voice in the relentless pursuit of truth.


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Meet Darnell

Darnell T. Williams is a critical educator, transformative leader, and dedicated education activist with over 25 years of experience centering Black excellence in education. As the Founder and Executive Director of DTW Equity Consulting, LLC, he spearheads initiatives to decolonize Eurocentric values and promote antiracist practices in schools. Based in Massachusetts, Darnell empowers educational institutions to cultivate racially equitable learning environments.

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Meet RaVonya

RaVonya Knight is a coach, facilitator, storyteller, and culture shaper. She supports educators, administrators, and education decision makers with a vision of all students experiencing schools as safe spaces where they are affirmed in their identities. She comes to the work with over 20 years of leadership, mentoring, teaching and coaching. As the founder/CEO of Be Gr8rr Educational Consulting, LLC, she organizes national forces where educators work in solidarity with communities to resist, agitate, dismantle, reimagine, and transform oppressive systems.y with communities to resist, agitate, dismantle, reimagine, and transform oppressive systems.

Our Vision

We envision a world where education is a powerful force for liberation—where every learner rises in a landscape of truth, equity, and justice. Together, we will dismantle the status quo and forge a future where knowledge ignites transformation and fuels a relentless pursuit of justice for all.

3-Day Education Conference Plan

  • Day 1: Immersive Experience at the Legacy Museum and Memorial Site

    Morning: Guided Tour of the Legacy Museum

    Afternoon: Memorial for Peace and Justice Visit

    Evening: Group Reflection Session

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  • Day 2: Workshop Focus – Exploring Historical Contexts and Their Present-Day Implications

    Morning: Opening Remarks and Keynote Address 

    Late Morning: Module 1 – Addressing Systemic Inequities

    Afternoon: Module 2 – From Trauma to Transformation: Healing and Leadership

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  • Day 3: Workshop Focus – Actionable Steps for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Racial Justice (DEIBRJ)

    Morning: Module 3 – Creating Inclusive Workplaces and Communities

    Late Morning: Module 4 – Personal and Organizational Accountability

    Afternoon: Closing Session – Group Commitments to Racial Justice and Equity

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Early Bird Special

Sept. 15th- Oct. 15th

$500 -General Admission

$650 -Platinum

Regular Registration

Oct. 16th - Nov. 16th

$650 -General Admission

$850 -Platinum

Late Registration

Nov. 17th- Jan. 17th 

$800 -General Admission

$950 -Platinum

Platinum Package includes Wanda Battle's Legendary Tour with Conference Admission!

OUR PARTNERS

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  • I am so thankful to have gotten to work with both RaVonya and Darnell. The 1:1 coaching and whole group learning have been the most informative and supportive in my journey to be an anti-racist leader for equity. I have been stretched and grown more in this course than in years of other readings and training. They are passionate, kind, supportive, and expert teachers! Thank you!

    Kelly R.

  • I appreciate you! Our time together was incredibly helpful and I have spent many hours thinking about your advice and guidance on so many issues/situations. You are a coach, counselor, teacher, listener, and fierce leader! I have learned so much from you and hope you know you have made a difference! Thank you!

    Quentin G.

  • I have grown profoundly over the past year through learning and coaching provided by your team. I have become particularly self-aware and reflective, especially when it comes to the ways in which I am programmed to uphold white supremist culture. I have a long way to go, but I'm so grateful for Darnell and RaVonya's support and guidance.

    Martin H.

  • Your equity training and coaching meet you right where you are without shame or judgment. The coaches are inviting, real, and creating trusting relationships that help accelerate the work. This is the most valuable equity training I have been a part of.

    Sharon T.

  • The personal equity coaching is the most powerful equity training I have received. It has helped me grow personally so much.

    Brooke R.

More about the conference

The Legacy of Truth Conference is a transformative event designed to empower educators, leaders, and changemakers to embrace culturally responsive teaching and foster equity-minded practices in education and beyond. Through engaging workshops, keynote sessions, and collaborative discussions, this conference addresses critical topics including implicit bias, systemic racism, and intersectionality, equipping attendees with actionable strategies to challenge inequities and create inclusive environments.

Our focus extends to exploring anti-racism, cultural competence, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)frameworks, enabling participants to apply an equity lens to their work. We delve into Critical Race Theory (CRT) and culturally sustaining pedagogy, offering insights into the role of racial identity, restorative justice, and transformative justice in shaping liberatory education.

Attendees will also examine the impact of trauma-informed pedagogy, learn to decenter whiteness and dismantle white supremacy culture, and foster authentic allyship and co-conspirator relationships. Grounded in the principles of fugitive pedagogy and liberatory education, The Legacy of Truth Conference is a space for reflective growth and actionable change, driving a collective commitment to social and educational justice.

Join us to build a future rooted in inclusivity, equity, and liberatory transformation, where every voice is valued, and systemic barriers are dismantled for the betterment of all.

FAQ’s

  • While the keynote and workshops will be centered around education, the event can be useful to anyone who wants to create organizational accountability structures to ensure lasting racial equity and justice.

  • No. Attendees are responsible for the cost of their own lodging. There is a list of hotels on our website, all within a mile of the museum. 

  • Yes. A continental style breakfast and lunch will be offered Thursday and Friday. Lunch will be available for Legendary Tours attendees on Saturday. 

  • Yes. The conference is centered around your experience of The Legacy Museum. Each attendee is expected to complete their self-guided tour of The Legacy Museum on Wednesday. 

  • No. Only attendees registered for the Legendary Tours Experience are required to stay through Saturday. 

  • While transportation will be provided for the tour, comfortable shoes and attire are recommended. Some walking will be required. If you need special accommodations, please include that information in your registration.

  • No. While no refunds will be issued, registration cost can be transferred to another participant.

  • Absolutely, there are several suggestions:

    Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center

    201 Tallapoosa St., Montgomery, AL 36104

    0.3 miles from museum 

     

    Springhill Suites by Marriott Montgomery Downtown

    152 Coosa St., Montgomery, AL 36104 

    0.2 miles from museum 

     

    Doubletree Hilton Hilton Hotel Montgomery Downtown

    120 Madison Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104

    0.2 miles from museum 

     

    Hampton inn Suites Montgomery-Downtown

    100 Commerce St.,  Montgomery, AL 36104

    0.2 miles from museum

Meet our Guest Facilitator

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  • As a Montgomery, Alabama native and lead Legendary Tours guide, Wanda Battle is no stranger to the historical relevance that her magical city has to offer. Being born during the 1956 Montgomery Bus Boycott and raised during the 1960’s Civil Rights Movement, Wanda has grown up with a sense of community that is unmatched. Ingrained in her is the desire to bring together a collaborative community that works to make life a better place for the next generation through the art of storytelling, and thus, Wanda has deemed herself a great Jalimuso, or Griot.

    Rooted in West Africa, a Jalimuso is a female Griot, commonly known as a wordsmith in West African culture. The craft of storytelling, using the power of music and words, is typically passed down through family members in an art form known as Jaliyaa. Most individuals who become Griots have an ancient history of being connected to serving royal families and sharing their knowledge through song, poetry, and stories. Wanda is a physical representation of a true Griot through each and every Legendary Tour and invites others to do the same.

    Using the inspiration of standing against injustices and segregation, Wanda embodies her ancestors as she fulfills her passion for legacy during each tour. Wanda uses her background in music to share experiences of everything from the non-violent movement led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to the Human Rights Movement and many other historical facets in Alabama history to offer an entertaining yet life-changing virtual experience.

    She is a 1977 graduate of Spelman College, B.A. Degree in Music, specialized in Voice and Performance.

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