Keynote Speakers

We are excited to announce our first round of keynote speakers and performers for our annual conference!

Rev. Dr. Danielle Buhoro

Our first keynote speaker is Rev. Dr. Danielle Buhoro. Rev. Dr. Danielle “Danie” J. Buhuro is the Executive Director of Sankofa CPE Center and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Gammon Theological Seminary. A leading voice in social justice-oriented clinical care, she is the author of Spiritual Care In An Age of #BlackLivesMatter and a former board member for ACPE. Dr. Buhuro earned her Ph.D. in Theology, Ethics, and Human Sciences from Chicago Theological Seminary, building on a foundation of both D.Min and M.Div degrees. Her work focuses on empowering clergy through African-centered psychology and a pedagogy of pastoral competence.

Opening Performance

Bucket Boys

We are excited to introduce ACLSHE to the Bucket Boys. Hailing from Chicago’s South Side, the Bucket Boys have spent the last few decades turning street-corner rhythm into a high-octane professional art form. Since their emergence in the mid-1990s, this iconic percussion group has traded financial struggles for center stage, swapping traditional kits for 5-gallon plastic buckets and drumsticks. Today, their high-energy performances are a staple of the city's culture, captivating audiences at legendary venues ranging from Chicago Bulls games to the Art Institute.