Day 1 is Empowerment Day, where the focus is on assessing and building upon the strengths of our movement and the potential for more effective collaboration.
Opening Plenary: State of the Urban League Address
Day 1
Presiding:
Tim Murphy, Chairman, National Urban League
Marc H. Morial, President & CEO, National Urban League
Remarks: Judson Robinson III, President, Houston Area Urban League
Welcome Remarks: The Honorable Sylvester Turner, Mayor, City of Houston
Freedom Fighters Award Recipients:
Representative Justin J. Pearson, Tennessee State Representative, District 86
Sponsor Remarks:
AJ Barkley, Head of Neighborhood and Community Lending, Bank of America
Kimberly Blasingame, Director, Talent Acquisition and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, CenterPoint Energy
Glenn Wright, Senior Vice President, Renewables & Energy Solutions, Americas Shell Houston, TX
Nicole "Nikki" Clifton, President, Social Impact and The UPS Foundation
Laysha Ward, Executive Vice President and Chief External Engagement Officer, Target