weaponized and the liberating possibilities that emerge when communities choose formation over fear and solidarity over domination. Grounded in spiritual insight, prophetic clarity and interfaith commitment, this conversation invites participants to imagine faith communities that resist empire, center human dignity and persist in the holy work of reclaiming space, voice and justice.
PANEL:
Charles K. Burton (he/him) Pastor Unity Fellowship Church Senior Vice President, Offce of People, Mission and Legal Chief of Staff Webster University
Carol Daniel (she/her) Moderator Senior Producer and Host Nine PBS Director Save Our Sisters Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
Rev. Peter Hough (he/him) Pastor The Alton Mission President Greater Alton Community Development Corporation
Rabbi Andrea Goldstein, D. Min (she/her) Rabbi Congregation Shaare Emeth
Rev. Dr. Dietra Wise Baker (she/her) Transitional Pastor Centennial Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Assistant Professor of Community Leadership, Director of Walker Leadership Institute Eden Theological Seminary
Rev. Nelson Pierce Jr. (he/him) Senior Pastor Beloved Community Church
Chief Political Offcer Transforming Change
Champion for All Award Presentation and Reception 2026 Recipient: The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis 4:30–5:30 p.m.
The Champion for All Award is presented annually to an infuential leader or organization in the feld of diversity, equity and inclusion. Recipients embody a sustained commitment to advancing equity, amplifying marginalized voices and driving meaningful change through their work and community engagement. Through visionary leadership and collective action, they have expanded opportunity, fostered belonging and helped shape more just and inclusive communities.
Full bios for all panelists may be found by scanning the QR code or going to webster.edu/DEI2026 .
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