06/18/2024
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Catalyzing Transformative Change: The State of Black El Paso
Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 3PM
McCall Center | $10 pp, RSVP required (No, exceptions)
El Paso, TX — Black El Paso Voice presents "The State of Black El Paso Event: A Crucial Platform for Catalyzing Transformative Change," hosted by Shonique Tornes MSW, US Navy Veteran and community activist. This impactful gathering will convene at the McCall Neighborhood Center.
The event will feature a diverse lineup of esteemed speakers addressing crucial topics:
• Curtis Smith, Host and Ret. Army Veteran, on "Gatekeeping: Good & Bad"
• Mary Helen Aldeis, Director of Women's Business Border Center, on "Entrepreneurial Resources"
• Ryan O. Adams, Host of Beware the Day Podcast, on "Black History & ASALH”
• Dr. Chante Burnell, US Army Veteran, on "Lack of Cultural Pride & Unity"
• Stephanie Allen, MSW, Community Activist, on "The Resilience of Shackles"
• Marcus McCoy, Ret. US Army Veteran and Editor in Chief of Amplify El Paso, on "Heart to Heart: Encouraging Mutual Respect"
• Melissa Miller, US Army Veteran & Pastor, on "State of the Church: Lack of Focus – Members & Money"
• Terri Reed, MBDA Business Center El Paso Project Director, on "Growth of Minority-Owned Businesses"
• Julie Loving-Scott, US Army Veteran, Realtor, on “Financial Choices, Honesty with Professionals
• Jackie Biddle Richard, Lawyer, Nurse Educator, Activist, on "Afro Latino Impact in Community Leadership"
• Brandy Wyche, Business Owner and Founder of FLY Events Promotions, on "Balancing Leadership and Servanthood"
• Karen Cooper-Linen, Retired Nurse and Activist, on "The Importance of Voting and Participation"
• Monica Tucker, Founder/Publisher of Black El Paso and Amplify El Paso, and Founder of The Black Roundtable, on "Where do We Go from Here?" and an overview of Black Arts, Business, Culture, Education, Health/Wellness, African Solidarity in the U.S., and Community Unity.
