National Day of Empowerment 2026: The Power Shift: Advancing Our Influence 

Financial power and civic power have always been connected. Decisions made at City Hall, at Commissioners Court, in Austin, and in Washington shape our rent and mortgages, our paychecks and taxes, our student loans, our healthcare, and the neighborhoods we call home. Too often we experience those decisions as something that happens to us rather than something we help shape.

This year’s National Urban League National Day of Empowerment asks us to close that gap. The goal is to move from informed consumers to informed participants in the systems that shape our communities. Understanding our finances gives us power, understanding our communities gives us perspective, understanding our government gives us agency, and using our collective voice gives us influence.

We’re bringing together real conversations and valuable insights around money, mindset, homeownership, estate and retirement planning, Houston real estate, and the creator economy. Whether you’re working toward buying your first home, growing a business, planning for retirement, or simply trying to make your money work smarter, there’s something here for you.

Expect real talk, practical takeaways, and fireside conversations focused on helping you plant the right financial seeds today to build the legacy you want tomorrow.

📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026

⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 The Collective

12401 S Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX 77045

Know your power. Know your community. Use your voice. The power shift starts with us.