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2023 LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
With a mission to advocate on behalf of Black women and girls to promote leadership
development and gender equity in the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter (NCBW-MAC) is proud to present the 2023 Leadership Summit entitled, “Leading the Power of ELEVATED Advocacy”, on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at The Thompson Buckhead Hotel, 415 East Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305.
Buckle up and be prepared to access a Leadership Summit filled with a wealth of leadership insight, that will serve as a catalyst to align leaders, develop solutions, and fuel collaboration, while navigating the challenges of our ever-changing society.
By partnering with industry-leading corporate supporters, NCBW-MAC, 2023 Leadership Summit aims to inspire and equip you to ELEVATE your vision, LEAD boldly, and ADVOCATE passionately for the empowerment of Black women and girls. Together, we will emerge from this summit with a renewed sense of purpose, strong advocacy alliances, best practices, and the confidence to think boldly. Join us as we embark on this remarkable journey of leading the power of ELEVATED Advocacy.
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Check out the 2023 Leadership Summit Agenda for a full preview of today's topics and speakers.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Dynamic Speakers and Facilitators:
Dynamic Speakers and Facilitators:
Dynamic Speakers and Facilitators:
Engage with inspiring thought leaders who will expand your horizons and challenge your perspectives on advocacy and leadership.
Interactive Sessions:
Dynamic Speakers and Facilitators:
Dynamic Speakers and Facilitators:
Participate in workshops and interactive sessions focusing on leadership development, fostering creativity, and promoting information sharing.
Networking Opportunities:
Dynamic Speakers and Facilitators:
Networking Opportunities:
Connect with like-minded individuals and build valuable alliances with fellow advocates committed to advancing the empowerment of African American women and girls.
Addressing Disparities:
Leadership Best Practices:
Networking Opportunities:
Delve into key developments affecting African American women and girls in critical areas such as Health, Education, Economic Empowerment, and Public Policy.
Leadership Best Practices:
Leadership Best Practices:
Leadership Best Practices:
Learn from experienced leaders who will share their insights and expertise, providing you with valuable tools and strategies for effective advocacy.
Advocacy Skill-Building:
Leadership Best Practices:
Leadership Best Practices:
Enhance your advocacy skills through specialized sessions to equip you with the knowledge and techniques needed to drive positive change.
"Empowerment is not about waiting for someone to give you a seat at the table; it's about bringing your own chair and making space for others to join you." - Angela Davis, Activist and Scholar
the speakers
Dr. Kevin James
Attorney Gerald Griggs
Dr. Kevin James
Dr. Kevin James is the 19th President of Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia. Under his leadership, the college regained accreditation after a nearly twenty-year hiatus, becoming the first HBCU to achieve such a feat.
James Dubose
Attorney Gerald Griggs
Dr. Kevin James
After years of serving as General Manager at FOX SOUL, James DuBose was inspired to launch IN THE BLACK NETWORK; his own AVOD platform that lifts Black storytellers and symbolizes Black Excellence.
Attorney Gerald Griggs
Attorney Gerald Griggs
Attorney Gerald Griggs
Gerald A. Griggs is an Atlanta attorney dedicated to Equal Justice for ALL. On April 23, 2022, Attorney Griggs was elected the 13th President of the State Conference of the Georgia NAACP by an overwhelming margin.
Moderator: Lori Wilson
Moderator: Lori Wilson
Attorney Gerald Griggs
Lori Wilson is an American Emmy Award-winning anchor and reporter working at WSB-TV, an ABC affiliate television station in Atlanta, Georgia, where she serves as a news anchor and reporter. She anchors the station’s Channel 2 Action News at 6 and 11 on weekend evenings.
Mayor Shirley Franklin
Moderator: Lori Wilson
Mayor Shirley Franklin
Shirley Clarke Franklin became Atlanta, Georgia’s first African American female mayor in 2001, 58th mayor of Atlanta, as well as the first woman to be a mayor of a major southern city. She currently serves as a member on the board of directors for both Delta Air Lines and Mueller Water Products.
Shanti Das
Moderator: Lori Wilson
Mayor Shirley Franklin
Former music executive Shanti Das began speaking publicly about her own mental health struggles and founded the Atlanta-based organization in 2015 to normalize conversations around mental health, specifically within communities of color.
Education
Economic Empowerment
Education
Health
Economic Empowerment
Education
Economic Empowerment
Economic Empowerment
Economic Empowerment
Public Policy
Economic Empowerment
Economic Empowerment
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