Dollars and Sense: The Future of Jobs & the Power of the Black Dollar

Time:
July 26, 2024 - 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Room:
Hyatt Regency New Orleans - Room Imperial 5

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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We all know that true economic empowerment requires much more than a living wage, but the journey to financial freedom can start anywhere. Money management and personal finance experts share their insights on leveraging income to build wealth and protect what you earn. Prepare to dive deep into the opportunities and survival strategies to help you navigate a volatile, even treacherous, economic landscape to secure your financial future.

Moderator: Jackie P. Taylor, CEO, Boost Strategy Group LLC; Founder, Business Boost Society

Remarks: Alaysia Black Hackett, Chief Diversity & Equity Officer, U.S. Department of Labor

Sponsor Remarks: 
Tanya Southerland, Senior Managing Counsel, Strategic Growth, Mastercard
Leroy Abrahams, EVP, Head of Community Affairs, Regions Bank

Panelists:
Ash Extanus (Ash Cash)
Tony Coles, President, Multi-Cultural Business and Development, iHeart Media, President, BIN: Black Information Network
Karen R. Jenkins, President & CEO, KRJ Consulting, LLC
Melissa B. Reaktenwalt, MBA, CSRIC™, AIF®, Founder/Advisor, EViE Financial Group

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