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SUMMARY:African American Organizations Making Connections IV
DESCRIPTION:YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US for the fourth convening of AFRICAN AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS MAKING CONNECTIONS IV\, scheduled to take place on Saturday\, October 7\, 2017 from 9:00am – 4:00pm at Laney College\, Oakland\, CA.  MAKING CONNECTIONS is an initiative that mobilizes African-American organizations\, businesses and leaders throughout the greater East Bay region in efforts to create timely solutions for growth\, sustainability and prosperity. \nAs in the previous three gatherings\, this year’s MAKING CONNECTIONS promises to present a robust action-oriented event\, featuring national\, regional and local dignitaries and renowned speakers.  With over 400 expected attendees\, MAKING CONNECTIONS IV offers a diverse mix of engagement sessions and workshops designed to enlighten\, empower and activate.  More importantly\, by providing a safe space for our community members\, policy makers and funders to collaborate\, network\, discuss and develop solutions to a myriad of social issues afflicting the African-American\, MAKING CONNECTIONS IV hopes to revolutionize the way Bay Area communities devise and implement solutions for social advancement. \nThe State of Black America\n\nModerators: Hon. Lynette McElhaney\, Oakland City Council & Paul Chambers\, Reporter\, KTVU-2\n\nSpecial Guest Speakers – Opening Plenary Session\n\nHon. Barbara Lee\, US Congresswoman\nHon. Mark Ridley Thomas\, Los Angeles County Supervisor\nHon. Malia Cohen\, San Francisco County Supervisor\nDon Cravins\, Jr.\, Sr. Vice President\, National Urban League\nHon. Cedric Richmond\, Chair\, Congressional Black Caucus\n\nConcurrent Breakout Sessions\n\nHealth & Wellness\nEconomic Security\nCommunity Development\nCommunity Justice\nEducation\n\nPlease get involved today.  We are seeking event partners\, sponsors and exhibitors to partner with us to ensure we have a great turnout and substantive event outcomes. \nWe are hopeful of your partnership to support our efforts to engage and link the greater African-American community of organizations\, businesses and leaders within the East Bay Area. Collectively\, we have the power to implement the positive desired changes within our communities. We are stronger and better\, together. \nIf you should have questions about sponsorship levels and engagement\, or interested in volunteering\, please contact LaNiece Jones at laniecejones@gmail.com or call [510] 568-5899. \nRegister Online: http://africanamericansmakingconnectionsiv.eventbrite.com
URL:http://faithinthebay.com/event/african-american-organizations-making-connections-iv/
LOCATION:Laney College\, 900 Fallon Street\, Oakland\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Leadership & Community
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