DEI: Is It the Future?

Time:
July 26, 2024 - 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Room:
Hyatt Regency New Orleans - Room Strand 11 A/B

Day 5 Friday, July 26

Here are some of the highlights:

Urban League NOW: Experience & Lounge
Join us for Career & Professional Development + Tech Day in the Experience Lounge. Boost your career with exclusive workshops. Plus, don't miss TechConnect & Demo Day for insights from leading tech pros.

Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon
Join us as the National Council of Urban League Guilds hosts the Legacy Leadership Awards Luncheon, honoring Guild members who advocate for those in need, inspiring greatness in their communities.

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala
Celebrate voices of empowerment at the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Awards Gala, honoring those championing the Urban League’s mission to empower Black communities nationwide. See you there!

YP Party Gras: A Celebration of 25 Years 
Join us in celebrating 25 years of Urban League Young Professionals at YP Party Gras! Experience New Orleans with cultural festivities, live entertainment, and a champagne toast to past and present accomplishments.

And more to be announced!

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The backlash has been fierce. Just a few short years after national outrage over the murder of George Floyd prompted corporate America to reevaluate its commitment to DEI and pledge change, a political “war on woke” is pushing employers to abandon the policy of inclusion. The chill is also being felt in college admissions offices. Is DEI on the way out, or has its demise been greatly exaggerated? This session offers a clear look at today’s DEI landscape and strategies for maintaining institutional focus on equity and opportunity. for all.

Moderator: Ed Gordon, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster; President, Ed Gordon Media

Sponsor Remarks: 
Jennifer Hunter SVP Corporate Citizenship and Chief Sustainability Officer, Altria
Stephen (Steve) J. Washington, Station Manager, Delta Air Lines, Inc., New Orleans, LA (MSY)

Remarks: Homer Wilkes, Ph.D, Under Secretary Natural Resources and Environment, USDA

Panelists:
Kristy Fercho, Senior EVP-Diverse Segments, Representation, and Inclusion (DSRI), Wells Fargo
Damon T. Hewitt, President and Executive Director, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
H Beecher Hicks, III, President and CEO, National Black MBA Association
Michael Hyter, President and CEO, The Executive Leadership Council

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