TB
Rev. Traci Blackmon
InvitedExecutive Minister, Justice & Local Church Ministries
United Church of Christ
An Annual Summit · Inaugural Year
Tamar, Arise.
A national summit dedicated exclusively to the healing, advocacy, and empowerment of Black women and girls who have survived childhood abuse.
April 17, 2027Washington, D.C.Venue to be announced
Inspired by the story of Tamar (2 Samuel 13) — a call to break silence, pursue healing, and arise.
About the Summit
Her story does not end in silence.
Named for the daughter of King David whose story of abuse and abandonment is recorded in Scripture, this summit gathers survivors, clinicians, clergy, educators, and advocates to do the sacred work of healing — together.
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Break the Silence
Create a courageous, safe space for disclosure, dialogue, and restored dignity for survivors.
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Equip the Community
Train clergy, pediatricians, therapists, and educators to recognize, respond to, and prevent abuse.
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Demand Systemic Change
Drive policy reform and institutional accountability for the protection of Black children.
The Crisis in Numbers
A crisis disproportionately borne — and largely unaddressed.
1 in 4
Girls in America
experience childhood sexual abuse before age 18.
National Children's Alliance, 2024
19%
Of Black Women
report 4 or more ACEs — the threshold linked to severe, lifelong health consequences.
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2019
61%
Of Black Children
have experienced at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE).
Child Trends · 2016 NSCH
530K+
Children Confirmed Abused
in the United States in 2024 alone — millions more go unreported.
National Children's Alliance, 2024
Featured Voices
Nationally recognized leaders in theology, medicine & advocacy.
NBH
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
InvitedPediatrician · Former California Surgeon General
ACEs Pioneer
IH
Dr. Indira M. Henard
InvitedExecutive Director, DC Rape Crisis Center
Sponsorship
Join us in this sacred work.
Your sponsorship funds healing, education, and systemic change — and places your organization at the center of a historic inaugural moment.
Covenant$25,000+
Restoration$10,000
Healing$5,000
Arise$2,500