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PHOTO GALLERIES<\/b><\/p>\n

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DAY ONE – Friday, September 27, 2019<\/p>\n

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DAY TWO – Saturday, September 28, 2019<\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE<\/p>\n

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The inaugural Empowerment and Policy Conference, powered by the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(LLBC) and the Urban League of Louisiana (ULLA), is a statewide convening designed to examine systems, influence policy decisions and enact changes that will positively impact the African American community in Louisiana.<\/p>\n

WHAT:\u00a0 2019 Empowerment and Policy Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHEN:\u00a0 Friday, September 27th -Saturday, September 28th<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHERE:\u00a0 Hyatt Regency New Orleans Hotel – New Orleans, LA<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/strong>The Conference will provide a platform for local, state and national thought leaders, policy makers, sector leaders, community leaders and residents to discuss, debate, and advance conversation and thinking around a multitude of issues that impact African Americans in Louisiana. Conference panelists and guest speakers will engage attendees on economic, social, and political topics.<\/p>\n

To inform the content of the conference, ULLA and LLBC are engaging residents across the state through a\u00a0<\/span>statewide listening tour that began in July<\/strong>. Community members are helping to shape the conference agenda by voicing their top concerns and sharing their visions for an equitable Louisiana.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM<\/p>\n

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FEATURED SPEAKERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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John Bel Edwards has served as the 56th\u00a0Governor\u00a0of Louisiana since 2016.He was previously the Minority Leader of the Louisiana House of Representatives for two terms, before being elected\u00a0governor. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1988, he served eight years as an Airborne Ranger on active duty with the United States Army. He went on to graduate Order of the Coif from Louisiana State University Law Center and set up a civil law practice before running for public office.<\/p>\n

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Congressman Cedric Richmond represents Louisiana\u2019s 2nd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Cedric currently serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Committee on the Judiciary. Outside of Committee service, he is a member of the New Democrat Coalition and currently serves as the House Democratic Assistant to the Majority Whip.<\/p>\n

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Marc H. Morial is President and CEO of the National Urban League, the nation’s largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization. As Mayor of New Orleans from 1994 to 2002, Morial led New Orleans\u2019 renaissance, and left office with a 70% approval rating. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Economics and African American Studies, he also holds a law degree from the Georgetown University.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Angela Rye is Principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies, a political advocacy firm in the nation’s capital. She is a CNN Political Commentator and NPR Political Analyst. She has been featured as an influential politico, lawyer, and advocate by several publications and outlets from Marie Claire to Ebony and the Washington Post. Rye has an unwavering commitment to ensuring positive change in the political process.<\/p>\n

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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. In 2014 he was the Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor in the state of South Carolina.\u00a0Sellers practices law with the Strom Law Firm, LLC in Columbia, SC and is a Political Commentator at CNN.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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CONFERENCE AGENDA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DAY ONE – celestin ballroom<\/span>
Friday, September 27, 2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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9:00AM \u2013 5:00PM<\/td>\nCHECK-IN AND ONSITE REGISTRATION<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:00PM \u2013 1:55PM<\/td>\nWELCOME REMARKS AND OPENING\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2:00PM \u2013 3:20PM<\/td>\nSESSION ONE:\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nCreating an Environment for African Americans to Thrive in Louisiana<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Hear perspectives about the challenges and opportunities around key areas impacting the quality of life for African Americans in Louisiana.<\/p>\n

PANELISTS: (MEET THE PANELISTS)<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
Flozell Daniels, President, Foundation for Louisiana
John Matthews, Retired, Louisiana Economic Development
America Lenox, Program Manager, Youth Rebuilding New Orleans
Dr. Lisa Delpit, Author and Education Expert
Tyronne Walker, VP of Communications and Public Affairs, GNOF
Tracey Ross, Associate Director of the All-In Cities Initiative, PolicyLink (Moderator)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3:30PM \u2013 4:50PM<\/td>\nSESSION TWO:\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nMental Health: The Stigma that Stops Us<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Access to quality services, substance abuse, stigma and medication in youth and adolescence are critical behavioral health issues across the state. Learn about strategies that increase knowledge about ways to advocate for a stronger mental health system.<\/p>\n

PANELISTS: (MEET THE PANELISTS)<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
Leon Winters, Founder, Winters Mental Health and Consulting
Dr. Monteic Sizer, Executive Director, Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
Passion Taylor Payne, Corporate Program Director, Dimensional Behavioral Health Services
Pastor Eileen Johnson, Grace & Glory Family Worship Church Intl.
Shawn Kelly, Program Manager, Public Allies New Orleans\u00a0
Terry Landry, Jr., Policy Director, Southern Poverty Law Center
Dr. Denese Shervington, President, Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies (Moderator)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5:00PM \u2013 6:30PM<\/td>\nSESSION THREE: ARMCHAIR CONVERSATION (MEET THE PANELISTS)<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nAn armchair conversation with the dynamic CNN Political Analysts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers on a range of topics impacting African Americans nationally.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6:30PM \u2013 8:00PM<\/td>\nNETWORKING RECEPTION<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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9:00AM \u2013 5:00PM
CHECK-IN AND ONSITE REGISTRATION<\/span><\/p>\n

1:00PM \u2013 1:55PM
WELCOME REMARKS AND KEYNOTE<\/span><\/p>\n

2:00PM \u2013 3:20PM
SESSION ONE:<\/span>
Creating an Environment for African Americans to Thrive in Louisiana
<\/strong><\/span>Hear perspectives about the challenges and opportunities around key areas impacting the quality of life for African Americans in Louisiana.<\/span><\/p>\n

PANELISTS: (MEET THE PANELISTS)\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>
Flozell Daniels, President of Foundation for Louisiana<\/span>
John Matthews, Retired Louisiana Economic Development<\/span>
America Lenox, Program Manager at Youth Rebuilding New Orleans<\/span>
Lisa Delpit, Author and Education Expert<\/span>
Tyronne Walker, VP of Communications and Public Affairs at GNOF
Tracey Ross, Associate Director of the All-In Cities Initiative, PolicyLink (Moderator)
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3:30PM \u2013 4:50PM
SESSION TWO:<\/span>
Mental Health: The Stigma that Stops Us
<\/span>Access to quality services, substance abuse, stigma and medication in youth and adolescence are critical behavioral health issues across the state. Learn about strategies that increase knowledge about ways to advocate for a stronger mental health system.<\/span><\/p>\n

PANELISTS: (MEET THE PANELISTS)<\/a><\/strong>
Leon Winters, Winters Mental Health and Consulting<\/span>
Dr. Denise Shervington, President of The Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies<\/span>
Dr. Monteic Sizer, Executive Director of Northeast Delta Human Services Authority<\/span>
Passion Taylor Payne, Corporate Program Director at Dimensional Behavioral Health Services<\/span>
Pastor Eileen Johnson, Grace & Glory Family Worship Church Intl.\u00a0<\/span>
Dr. Rebekah Gee, Secretary, Louisiana Department of Health<\/span>
Shawn Kelly, Program Manager of Public Allies New Orleans<\/span><\/p>\n

5:00PM \u2013 6:30PM
SESSION THREE: ARMCHAIR CONVERSATION (MEET THE PANELISTS)<\/a><\/span>
An armchair conversation with the dynamic CNN Political Analysts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers on a range of topics impacting African Americans nationally.<\/span><\/p>\n

6:30PM \u2013 8:00PM
NETWORKING RECEPTION<\/span><\/p>\n

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DAY TWO – empire ballroom<\/span>
SATURDAY, September 28, 2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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7:00AM \u2013 1:00PM<\/td>\nCHECK-IN AND ONSITE REGISTRATION<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8:00AM \u2013 8:50AM<\/td>\nWELCOME REMARKS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nKeynote:\u00a0 Marc Morial\u00a0 (READ FULL BIO)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00AM \u2013 9:50AM<\/td>\nSESSION FOUR:<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n$3.5 Billion\u2026That’s Billion with a B<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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A discussion of the data and impact of racial inequities in Louisiana, considering the political, social, economic and cultural implications and strategies to create equity and opportunity for all.<\/p>\n

PANELISTS: (MEET THE PANELISTS)<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
Ava Dejoie, Secretary, Louisiana Workforce Commission
Ernest Broussard, Business Development Manager, HGA
Krystal Allen, Founder & CEO, K. Allen Consulting
Jordan Collins, Technician, Gulf South Engineering and Testing
Ashley Shelton, Power Coalition for Equity and Justice (Moderator)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10:00AM -11:10AM<\/td>\nSESSION FIVE:<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nIntersection of Race, Identity, and Mission<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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A look at why acknowledging diversity within the African American community and finding common ground with other communities of color can lead to stronger organizational missions and greater impact.<\/p>\n

PANELISTS: (MEET THE PANELISTS)<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
Lanor Curole, Tribal Administrator, United Houma Nation
Deon Haywood, Executive Director, Women with A Vision
Mary Moran, Executive Director, Co-Founder Our Voice Nuestra Voz
Hyma Moore, VP of External Affairs, GNO, Inc.
Jacqueline Thanh, Executive Director, VAYLA
Wendi Moore-O’Neal, Founder, Jaliyah Consulting (Moderator)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

11:20AM \u2013 12:10PM<\/td>\nSESSION SIX:<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nLacing the Boot: Supporting a Whole-State Agenda<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Exploring opportunities for closing the North-South divide in Louisiana through collaboration and a shared agenda.<\/p>\n

PANELISTS: (MEET THE PANELISTS)<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome (Baton Rouge)
Mayor LaToya Cantrell (New Orleans)
Mayor Jeff Hall (Alexandria)
Mayor Jamie Mayo (Monroe)
Mayor Adrian Perkins (Shreveport)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:15PM \u2013 12:30PM<\/td>\nREMARKS AND EVALUATION<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30PM \u2013 2:00PM<\/td>\nCLOSING LUNCHEON<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nKeynote: Gov. John Bell Edwards
Special remarks from Louisiana Congressman Cedric Richmond
Closing conversation with Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus members<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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8:00AM \u2013 8:50AM\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
WELCOME REMARKS<\/span><\/p>\n

Keynote:\u00a0 Marc Morial (READ FULL BIO)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

9:00AM \u2013 9:50AM\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
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$3.5 Billion\u2026That’s Billion with a B<\/strong>
A discussion of the data and impact of racial inequities in Louisiana, considering the political, social, economic and cultural implications and strategies to create equity and opportunity for all.<\/p>\n

PANELISTS: (MEET THE PANELISTS)<\/a><\/strong>
Ashley Shelton, Power Coalition for Equity and Justice (Moderator)
Ava Dejoie, Secretary of the Louisiana Workforce Commission
Ernest Broussard, Business Development Manager at HGA
Krystal Allen, Founder & CEO of K. Allen Consulting
Jordan Collins, Technician at Gulf South Engineering and Testing10:00AM -10:50AM\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SESSION FIVE:<\/span>
Intersection of Race, Identity, and Mission<\/strong>
A look at why acknowledging diversity within the African American community and finding common ground with other communities of color can lead to stronger organizational missions and greater impact.<\/p>\n

PANELISTS:\u00a0 (MEET THE PANELISTS)<\/a><\/strong>
Wendi Moore-O’Neal, Founder, Jaliyah Consulting (Moderator)
Lanor Curole, Tribal Administrator for United Houma Nation
Deon Haywood, Executive Director, Women with A Vision
Mary Moran, Executive Director, Co-Founder Our Voice Nuestra Voz
Hyma Moore, VP of External Affairs at GNO, Inc.
Jacqueline Thanh, Executive Director of VAYLA11:00AM \u2013 11:50AM\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SESSION SIX:<\/span>
Lacing the Boot: Supporting a Whole-State Agenda<\/strong>
Exploring opportunities for closing the North-South divide in Louisiana through collaboration and a shared agenda.<\/p>\n

PANELISTS<\/strong>: (MEET THE PANELISTS)<\/a>
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome (Baton Rouge)
Mayor LaToya Cantrell (New Orleans)
Mayor Jeff Hall (Alexandria)
Mayor Jamie Mayo (Monroe)
Mayor Adrian Perkins (Shreveport)<\/p>\n

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CLOSING REMARKS AND EVALUATION<\/span><\/p>\n

12:30PM \u2013 2:00PM\u00a0
CLOSING LUNCHEON<\/span><\/p>\n

Ticketed attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a final closing lunch with special guest speakers and engaging table discussions.<\/p>\n

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NIGHTLY RATE:<\/strong> $179 (September 27, 2019)<\/span><\/p>\n

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