Plenary II: State of Black America: Combatting the Threat to Civil Rights & Democracy

Time:
July 22, 2022 - 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Room:
Walter E. Washington Convention Center // Ballroom A

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Important Update: Schedule Adjustments 
Please note the changes and updates to our Friday morning schedule to accommodate Vice President Harris’ appearance at the National Urban League Conference.  
 
 
  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Plenary II**Everyone will be required to go through magnetometers and be screened by Secret Service beginning at 6:00 AM Friday to attend the Plenary. 
  • *Everyone will be required to leave the 3rd floor immediately following the Plenary.
  

Given the weakening of voter protection and access across the country, how much will your vote matter in 2022? And what are the implications for the issues most critical to Black lives – income equality, health care, justice in our courts, and a safe and nurturing environment for our children. As the midterms approach, the State of Black America stands at a crossroads, demanding a multi-layered response that encompasses grassroots engagement, legislative strategy, and innovative partnerships. Join political experts, movement leaders, and voting rights advocates for an 11th-hour strategy session dedicated to empowering Black Americans and protecting the integrity of our nation’s democracy.

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

Sponsor Remarks: 
Clint Odom, Vice President, Strategic Alliances & External Affairs, T-Mobile
Halimah DeLaine Prado, General Counsel, Google

Speakers:
Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

Panelists: 
The Honorable Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Keisha Lance-Bottoms, Senior Advisor to the President and Director, White House Office of Public Engagement
Melanie L. Campbell, President & CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Convener, Black Women’s Roundtable
Michael S. Regan, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Robert L. Santos, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau

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