Amplifying Black Voices: The Publicists Forum

Time:
July 26, 2024 - 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Room:
Hyatt Regency - Storyville Hall

Urban League NOW

Thursday, July 25th & Friday, July 26th  10:30am – 6:30pm
Need a break in your schedule between plenaries and sessions? Visit the Urban League NOW Experience & Lounge, the ultimate networking, educational, and hospitality experience during the National Urban League Conference!  From coffee and coworking spaces to product giveaways and free headshots, this is the place for registered attendees to take a breather between sessions or network and connect with colleagues, top experts, professionals, celebrities, and influencers. 

Urban League NOW: Experience & Lounge features: 

Café au Lait & Beignets - Gumbo Get Right 

Health & Wellness Pop-up 

Fireside Chats 

Startup Showcase & Demo Day Giveaways 

LinkedIn Profile Reviews 

Free Headshots

Book Signings 

Celebrity Meet & Greet 

Make-up Tutorials

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From consumer product marketing to high-stakes crisis media messaging, success is determined by who controls the narrative. But for too long, Black publicists have been underrepresented in the field, leaving the door open to misinformation and missed opportunities to connect positively with diverse audiences. Enter The Publicists Forum (TPF). Founded in 2020 when the globe was deep in the throes of the COVID pandemic, TPF brought together four publicists – all women of color – to establish a support group and online community dedicated to amplifying Black narratives. Join TPF’s dynamic women founders for an engaging discussion about breaking media trends, messaging best practices, and the importance of Black voices in shaping perception and championing truth.

Moderator: Andre Williams, Strategic Communication Advisor

Speakers:
Michelle Huff Elliott, Co-Founder, The Publicists Forum
Simone Smalls, Co-Founder & Partner, Strategic Heights Media
Aliya Crawford, Senior Vice President, W&W Public Relations
Syreta Oglesby, Publicist & Co Founder, The Publicists Forum

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