Women of Power Awards Luncheon

Time:
July 25, 2024 - 12:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Room:
Hyatt Regency New Orleans - Celestin Ballroon

Day 4 Thursday, July 25

Here are some of the highlights:

State of the Urban League Address
Thursday kicks off with our Opening Plenary and State of the Urban League Address by President Marc H. Morial, unveiling his vision for our future.

Women of Power Awards Luncheon: 20th Anniversary
Celebrate 20 years of empowerment at our Women of Power Awards Luncheon, honoring two decades of extraordinary leadership and inspiration. Join us to recognize trailblazing women shaping our world.

Urban League NOW: Experience & Lounge
Recharge between sessions at our Urban League NOW Experience & Lounge. Enjoy coffee, co-working spaces, giveaways, and networking opportunities with industry leaders and colleagues.   

Urban League Live: The Bayou Bash 
Immerse yourself in Urban League Live: The Bayou Bash, a thrilling celebration of NOLA culture. Enjoy Cajun flavor, surprise musical guests, and networking opportunities. Suggested attire: Camouflage.

 

 

 

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20th Anniversary

Moderator: Jacquetta Van Zandt, Vice President of Engagement and Mobilization at the Partnership, Inc.

Presiding: Michelle Miller, National Correspondent, CBS News; Co-Host of “CBS This Morning Saturday”

Invocation: Pastor Debra B. Morton, Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Church

Remarks: Marc H. Morial, President & CEO, National Urban League

Sponsor Remarks:
Ashley Black, Managing Director Equity Strategies, Delta Air Lines
Vashti Canty, Program Manager, Equity Strategies, Office of Global Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion,  Delta Air Lines
Abigail James - SVP and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Macy’s
Jada Grandy-Mock, Senior Vice President | Chief Community Impact Banking Officer, Fifth Third Bank
Kiera Fernandez, Executive Vice President and Chief Community & Impact Officer, Target
Halimah DeLaine Prado, General Counsel, Google
Remi Kent, CMO, Progressive Insurance
La’Kerri Jackson, Global Director of Social Impact, UPS   

WOP Awardees:
Sheryl Underwood, CEO, Pack Rat Production, Inc.; CEO, Pack Rat Foundation For Education
Arian Simone, Founding Partner & CEO, Fearless Fund
Karen Freeman-Wilson, President & CEO, Chicago Urban League
Swin Cash-Canal, SVP of Basketball Operations/Team Development, New Orleans Pelicans
Kim M. Boyle, Partner, Phelps Dunbar, LLP

40th Anniversary Beyond the Crown - African American Miss Americas:
Dr. Debbye Turner Bell (Miss America 1990)
Kimberly Aiken Cockerham (Miss America 1994)
Erika Harold (Miss America 2003)
Erica Dunlap, CEO, Crown Communications Group (Miss America 2004)
Caressa Cameron-Jackson (Miss America 2010)
Nia Franklin, Composer/Performer (Miss America 2019)

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