
Creating Opportunity Conference
Agenda

Opening Remarks
Topic
Video Tribute to Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
Panelist
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CK Hoffler
October 14, 2021
9:30 am EST – 10:00 am EST

Legislative Roundtable
Topic
During this session we will discuss ways that we can get involved in advocacy and litigation across the nation to combat voter suppression.
Panelists
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Shelley Davis
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Senator Tonya Anderson
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Representative Antonio Parkinson
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Representative Billy Mitchell
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Representative Patricia Moore-Henegen
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Senator Bobby Powell, Jr.
October 14, 2021
10:00 am EST – 11:15 am EST

Women In Leadership Roundtable
Topic
Women from a diverse set of industries, companies, and career stages who are trailblazers and game-changers, leading the way for future generations.
Panelists
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Jokata Eaddy
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Xernona Clayton
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Mary Pat Hector
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Janice L. Mathis
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Nancy Flake Johnson
October 14, 2021
11:30 am EST – 12:15 pm EST

Black Farmers Townhall
Topic
Where do we stand with the debt relief program for farmers of color? How do we as African American farmers, regain our position and become a major player in this agriculture movement?
Panelists
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Bobby Wilson
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DeWayne Goldmon
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Charles Magee
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Terrance Rudolph
October 14, 2021
12:30 pm EST – 1:45 pm EST

Criminal Justice Reform Townhall
Topic
This session will discuss how mass incarceration disproportionally impacts the poor and people of color.
Panelists
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CK Hoffler
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Patsy Austin-Gatson
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Keith Gammage
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Gerald Griggs
October 14, 2021
2:30 pm EST – 3:45 pm EST

Business and Corporate Roundtable
Topic
Small businesses often struggle with growth not due to a lack of ability, but rather due to a lack access to the proper connections. This session is intended to be a candid discussion on creating causeway by which small minority owned businesses can connect with Industry leaders to grow their businesses to their full potential.
Panelists
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Jamie Pleasant
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Maurice Coleman
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Jervis B. Hough
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Bruce LeVell
October 15, 2021
10:00 am EST – 11:15 am EST

International Roundtable
Topic
Discovering Natural Treasures and Exceeding the Vision
Panelists
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Matilda Arhin
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Asante Bradford
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Fotemah Mba
October 15, 2021
2:00 pm EST – 3:15 pm EST

Next Generation Leadership
Topic
Conversation on Stem Education
Panelists
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Nakkia GoldNa
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Robert Patillo
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Ayden Whitley
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Jeffery Jackson
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Mason Wright
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Antonio Hector
October 15, 2021
3:30 pm EST – 4:35 pm EST

Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. 80th Birthday Celebration
Topic
Birthday celebration
Location
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Virtual Celebration
October 15, 2021
4:35 pm EST – 6:20 pm EST