Southwestern Black Student
Leadership Conference
est. 1989

About SBSLC

The Legacy Continues

In 1989, innovated collegians at Texas A&M University began a legacy now known as the Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference. SBSLC was formed as a yearly forum where African-American students from across the country could assemble yearly for professional development and to discuss the problems and concerns that affect their community. Now in its 20th year of existence, SBSLC carries on that legacy and unites nearly 1,000 student participants, advisors and presenters each January for 4 truly impactful days. This year promises to be just as exciting as the last.

  • January 26-29, 1989
    The 1st Annual SBSLC: “Today’s Black Leaders: Our Hope for Tomorrow”
  • January 25-28, 1990
    The 2nd Annual SBSLC: “Discovering the Keys to Success”
  • January 23-26, 1992
    The 4th Annual SBSLC: “Armoring for the Age of Ascension”
  • January 21-24, 1993
    The 5th Annual SBSLC: “Empowered by the Past… Focused on the Future”
  • January 20-23, 1994
    The 6th Annual SBSLC: “Stepping Forward to Meet the Challenge”
  • January 19-22, 1995
    The 7th Annual SBSLC: “When Will Tomorrow Be Today?”
  • January 18-21, 1996
    The 8th Annual SBSLC: “The Foundation of the Past is Laid… Will the Pillars of Today Support the Roof of Tomorrow?”
  • January 16-19, 1997
    The 9th Annual SBSLC: “Unity…The Spirit to Soar Beyond an Uncertain Future”
  • January 22-25, 1998
    The 10th Annual SBSLC: “Empowering Minds for the 21st Century”
  • January 21-24, 1999
    The 11th Annual SBSLC: “Renewing the Mind, Body and Soul to Meet the Challenges of the New Millennium”
  • January 20-23, 2000
    The 12th Annual SBSLC:  
  • January 18-21, 2001
    The 13th Annual SBSLC:  “Igniting the Flame of Leadership: Enlightening and Empowering the Heirs of Excellence”
  • January 17-20, 2002
    The 14th Annual SBSLC:  “The Call to Action: Leadership Accepting the Challenge”
  • January 16-19, 2003
    The 15th Annual SBSLC:  “15 Years of Visionary Leadership Strengthening a Legacy”
  • January 22-25, 2004
    The 16th Annual SBSLC:  “Developing Collegiate Leaders: The Catalyst for a Productive Tomorrow”
  • January 20-23, 2005
    The 17th Annual SBSLC:  “Igniting the F.L.A.M.E.: Future Leaders Aiming to Manifest Excellence”
  • January 19-22, 2006
    The 18th Annual SBSLC:  “Utilizing the Light of the Past to Illuminate the Future”
  • January 18-21, 2007
    The 19th Annual SBSLC:  “Conquering New Horizons: Igniting the Dream to Empower Our Future”
  • January 17-20, 2008
    The 20th Annual SBSLC:  “Redefining EXXcellence”

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