2021 Virtual Leadership Conference Agenda
Day One. 5:00 p.m. Opening Plenary: Black Centered Design, Leadership Development & Separating from the Scarcity Mindset
Hosted by Dr. Sylvia Bartley (AALF Board Member). Featuring Ernest Comer III (AALF – Associate Director), LaCora B. Kesti (Former AALF Program Director)and Marcus Owens (AALF – Executive Director)
Virtual Lounge – Networking featuring: DJ Digie
Day Two. 11:00 a.m. Education Plenary: Hosted by Dr. Nerita Hughes (AALF – Board Co-Chair). Featuring Dr. Yohuru Williams (University of St. Thomas)
3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
Controlling the Narrative of our Community (Georgia Fort). Innovation for Long Familiar Problems (Adair Mosley). Value of Civic Engagement (Angela Moroles).
5:00 p.m. Health & Wellness Plenary: Hosted by Stella Whitney West
(AALF – Board Member). Featuring Dr. Renee Crichlow (University of Minnesota)
Virtual Musical Performance: Walter Thomas & Thomasina
Day Three. 11:00 a.m. Economic Plenary: Hosted by Houston White
(Owner – H. White Men’s Room). Featuring Tawanna Black
(CEO – Center for Economic Inclusion)
3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
- Criminal Justice Reform: Elizer Darris
- Policing Research: Justin Terrell
- Racial Equity & Social Justice Summit: Otis Zanders & Ujamaa Place
5:00 p.m. Closing Plenary: Family & Culture. Hosted by Larry Tucker (Owner – Kente Circle) and son, LJ Tucker. Featuring Eric Thomas (CEO – Eric Thomas & Associates, LLC ‘ETA’) and son, Jalin Thomas
Virtual Music Performance: Sounds like MPLS