Continuing the legacy of the late state senator Bettye Davis, the Alaska Black Caucus proudly presents the annual Bettye Davis African American Summit. This event brings together the Black community and other people of color in conversation and action to make Alaska a better place for everyone.
February 28, 2026
Alaska Pacific University, 4101 University Drive
“Bridging Generations for Justice: Honoring Heritage and Empowering Future Leaders”
Continuing the legacy of the late state senator Bettye Davis, the Alaska Black Caucus proudly presents the 7th annual Bettye Davis African American Summit. This event brings together the Black community and other people of color in conversation and action to make Alaska a better place for everyone.
This theme emphasizes the importance of fostering intergenerational dialogue to share stories and experiences, ensuring that our rich heritage is preserved while actively addressing the historical struggles for equality, civil rights, and representation. By connecting past movements to contemporary initiatives, we aim to inspire and empower future leaders in the ongoing fight for social justice.
We will host a week of programming from Sunday, February 22nd to include Black Church, financial literacy, etc. at the Equity Center, leading up to the Summit on February 28th and the musical…
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Continuing Her Legacy
A passionate champion of children, Ms. Bettye Davis (1938-2018) became the first elected African American woman to serve in the Alaska State House of Representatives from 1990 to 1996, and in 2000, Senator Davis became the first African American ever to be elected to the Alaska State Senate.
Senator Davis served on many local and national councils, task forces, and boards. She received countless awards for her service and dedication to Alaska and our community.
Bettye Davis hosted the first African American Summit. The Alaska Black Caucus is proud to continue her legacy and remember her through the annual Bettye Davis African American Summit.
It wasn't all about getting money. Bettye stood for kids.
Bettye went to Juneau to do the right thing... always.
Thank you to our 2025 Vendors & Sponsors
Vendors
- Alaska Small Business Development Center – Anchorage Center
- Mountain-Pacific on behalf of AK Breast and Cervical Screening Assistance Program
- Anchorage Public Library
- Providence Imaging Center & Mobile Mammography
- Anchorage School District
- Alzheimer’s Association – Alaska Chapter
- United Way of Anchorage
- Re-elect Margo for School Board
- Municipality of Anchorage
- Employment Opportunities
- Alaska Community Action on Toxics
- American Red Cross of Alaska
- AK DOT & PF – Civil Rights Office
- The Alaska Center
- Alaska State Commission for Human Rights
- Alaska Center for Resource Families
- Alaska State Troopers
- AWAIC
- Anchorage Police Department
- Harris Notary
Sponsors
NAACP
Conoco Phillips
Alaska Airlines
W.K. Kellog Foundation
Rasmuson Foundation
Agnew Beck
Anchorage Museum
Alaska State Commission for Human Rights
Lunch Sponsored By:
Alaska Hospitality Retailers