Drawing inspiration from Lucille Clifton's poem, “won’t you celebrate with me,” the one-day Starshine Summit invites Arkansans to come together to imagine a brighter future. In the space between the clay of earthbound oppressions and the starshine of infinite joy lies the promise of a more just and equitable Arkansas - a place where everyone can thrive.

The Starshine Summit will mine the transformative power of narrative, challenge dominant ideas that reinforce oppression and inequality, and amplify voices that aim to create a better future for all. Together, let's shape a new Arkansas that harnesses the power of collective imagination and centers justice and joy for our families and communities.