The Legacy of Truth
Conference
2026
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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.
Meet The Visionairies
Behind The Movement
Darnell T. Williams
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.
RaVonya Knight
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 Schedule
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
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
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
Meet our Guest Facilitator
Wanda Battle
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.
Join a community dedicated to truth, education, and legacy.
Our conference evolves each year to bring fresh perspectives and meaningful dialogue.
Register today to be part of an event that inspires change and celebrates the power of knowledge.