Black Men Speak! Fact Vs. Fantasy: Demolishing Stereotypes

Time:
July 26, 2024 - 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Room:
Hyatt Regency New Orleans - Strand 12 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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There are three certainties in life – death, taxes, and stress. And to be Black and male in today’s world often means facing mental and emotional challenges on the regular – from the professional to the cultural to the personal. For this session, Black men speak honestly and openly about the factors that weigh heavily on our emotional wellness and mental health. Topics include managing economic stress, the impact of racism, and the social and cultural expectations that challenge Black male identity. Black men speak and find power in our collective voices.

Moderator: Dr. David J. Johns, CEO & Executive Director, National Black Justice Collective

Sponsor Remarks:
Cecil Johnson, Head of DEI for Innovative Medicine, Johnson & Johnson
Dr. London Wills, National Policy & Advocacy Director, Health Equity, J&J

Panelists:
David Mann, Actor, Producer, Comedian, Singer, Director, and Mental Health Advocate
Reverend Dr. Jonathan C. Augustine, Senior Pastor, St. Joseph AME Church (Durham, NC)
Quincy Dunlap, President & CEO, Austin Area Urban League
Dr. Hakim J. Lucas, President & CEO, Virginia Union University
David Mann, Actor, Producer, Comedian, Singer, Director, and Mental Health Advocate
Dr. Ivory A. Toldson, Professor of Counseling Psychology, School of Education; Howard University
Jason Williams, Orleans Parish District Attorney

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