YP L.E.A.D.S. Forum: Black Rights Advocacy Evolves: Strategies and Best Practices for a New Era

Time:
July 27, 2023 - 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Room:
George R. Brown Convention Center// Room 310 B

Day 1

Day 1 is Empowerment Day, where the focus is on assessing and building upon the strengths of our movement and the potential for more effective collaboration.

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It is 2023 and today’s civil rights landscape is very different from the one where our grandparents lived and fought. Nonetheless, the assault on Black lives and Black rights is as potent as ever. Advocacy in this new era is a vital task that requires a deep understanding of the issues, effective communication skills, and a commitment to making real change. For this session, we tap the insights and experiences of a diverse group of activists who are reinventing Black advocacy for a changing world. Join these world-class minds for a no-limits discussion of the current state of Black rights and share strategies for making a positive impact across all sectors, from the criminal justice system and education to health care and environmental justice.

Moderator: Kawanza Billy, Social Impact Consultant, K. Billy Push & Advocacy Chair, NULYP

Sponsor Remarks: 
Steven Brown, VP of Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) with Molson Coors Beverage
Nia Brown, Public Policy Manager, Southeast, Air BNB

Panelists:
Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President & CEO, Hip Hop Caucus (Environment)
Alex Rias, Vice President for Equitable Justice, National Urban League
Christian D. Menefee, Harris County Attorney, Houston, TX
Ray Shackelford, Principal and Founder, Ozark Street Consulting

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