Registration Open For 2019 Empowerment And Policy Conference
NEW ORLEANS – Registration is now open for the inaugural Empowerment and Policy Conference, powered by the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus and the Urban League of Louisiana. This two-day statewide convening is designed to examine systems and influence policy decisions that will positively impact African Americans in Louisiana. Details were shared in a press release.
WHAT: 2019 Empowerment and Policy Conference
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 27 – Saturday, Sept. 28
WHERE: Hyatt Regency New Orleans Hotel – New Orleans
The Conference will provide a platform for local, state, and national thought leaders, policy makers, community leaders, and residents to discuss, debate, and advance conversation and thinking about a multitude of issues that are of importance to African Americans in Louisiana.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Our featured speakers include:
- Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League
- Angela Rye, CNN political commentator
- Bakari Sellers, CNN political commentator
- Members of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus
- Judy Reese Morse, Urban League of Louisiana president and CEO
- Thought and community leaders from across the state
Visit the conference website for updates as we announce more!
TOPICS
The conference will feature panels including:
- Creating an Environment for African Americans to Thrive in Louisiana
- Mental Health: The Stigma that Stops Us
- $3.5 Billion…That’s Billion with a “B”
- Intersection of Race, Identity, and Mission
- . . . AND MORE
Visit the Empowerment and Policy Conference website to view the Conference Agenda, hotel details, ticket information, and stay up to date on all of the conference news.
