Oakland Marriott Convention Center
The Barbara Lee & Elihu Harris Lecture Series Featuring Anita Hill
Oakland Marriott Convention Center 1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA, United StatesANITA HILL, Saturday March 10, 2018, Oakland Marriott Hotel “Anita Hill changed the conversation on workplace bias and harassment…she unleashed a wave of women running for office.” The SFChronicle, April 2017. An attorney and academic, Anita Hill is a leading proponent for women’s rights, workforce equity, and feminism. The youngest of 13 children of Albert and Erma Hill, Anita Hill hails from Arkansas family farmers, her great-grandparents and her maternal grandfather, born into slavery. Hill attended Oklahoma State University, then Yale Law School where she graduated with honors and is now a University Professor of Social Policy, Law, and Women’s Studies at Brandeis University and a faculty member of Brandeis’ Heller School for Social Policy and Management. Hill is the author of three books, Speaking Truth to Power, Reimagining Equality: Stories of Gender, Race, and Finding Home and a tribute to Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice who preceded Clarence Thomas, titled A Tribute to Thurgood Marshall: A Man Who Broke with Tradition on Issues of Race and Gender. She became an attorney-adviser to Clarence Thomas who served as Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, then worked for Thomas when he became Chairman at the US EEOC. Hill later openly testified […]
The Black College Expo – Oakland
Oakland Marriott Convention Center 1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA, United StatesJoin us for our 15th Annual Black College Expo Saturday February 17th at the Oakland Marriott City Center. Seniors and Juniors meet with top HBCUs and a variety of colleges and universities and start planning where you want to be when you graduate. EVERYONE is Welcome. For All Students...Plus... Get Accepted on the SPOT Scholarships on the SPOT Audition for Band Scholarships (Vocal or instrument, bring your instrument) Applications fees waived College Transfer Students this is a great opportunity for you to get accepted on the spot! Meet with companies about internships and careers Students come prepared with your transcripts, ACT or SAT scores and reach out to all the schools present. You can get accepted on the spot and maybe earn a scholarship to your dream school. Join the Black College Expo from 9am to 3pm and the After Show from 3pm to 5pm, with a Step Show, Dance Off for Cash and celebrity guests. Plus, we get the audience engaged to win CASH and prizes!!! Your admission serves as a donation to our program, where we help underserved and underrepresented students, including homeless and foster students, with free services and resources to college, careers and beyond! Tickets: $8 | *All ticket […]
My Sister’s Keeper Expo 2017
Oakland Marriott Convention Center 1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA, United StatesThe purpose of the 2nd Annual My Sister’s Keeper Expo is to equip women with the needed tools for Financial Wellness, Health & Beauty, Empowerment and Encouragement to pursue their dreams and to give them the strength to overcome obstacles that may have prevented growth in their personal lives and business endeavors. It was through the expertise and excellent presentations provided by both the speakers and panelists in 2016 that “My Sister’s Keeper” reached its goal to host a 2nd Annual expo to take place May 6, 2017. Registration 9:00am-10:00am East Hall Room, 1st Floor - Registration Open to Public AM Empowerment Session 10:00 am - Expo Kick-Off Celebration & Welcome 10:15 am - Soul Yoga with Nikki Thomas 10:30 am - Speaker: Becky A. Davis 11:00 am - Speaker: Marques Ogden 11:30 am - Panel Discussion: “What Women Need” Panelist: Lisa Renee Johnson; Angela Wheeler; Nikki Thomas Moderator: Dr. Syleecia Thompson 11:55 am - Spoken Word: Rachael ‘Visonspeaks’ Griffin 12:00 pm - Power Lunch PM Empowerment Session 1:30 pm - Speaker: Brownie Sims 1:45 pm - “Health is Wealth” Speaker: Dr. Ivan Hernandez 2:15 pm - “Do You Believe in You?” Speaker: Bershan Shaw 2:45 pm - Panel Discussion: “Am I My Sister’s Keeper?” Panelist: Shawneequa Badger; Neko Cheri; Dr. Syleecia Thompson Moderator: Becky Davis 3:15 pm - Empowerment Q & A 3:30 pm - Sip and Chat […]
The Barbara Lee & Elihu Harris Lecture Series – Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray
Oakland Marriott Convention Center 1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA, United StatesThe Barbara Lee & Elihu Harris Lecture Series promotes an ample exchange of ideas to help inspire and move forward new leadership and sergeantship. All lectures present civil rights leaders who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and who continue to work tirelessly for social change. In partnership with Merritt College of Oakland, the series recognizes the social justice vision, leadership and accomplishments of Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Elihu M. Harris. November 19th - Guest Lecturer Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray Complimentary Admission. Registration required, to RSVP call 510-434-3988 Facebook Event Link
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