2012 NC Black Summit Agenda
 

Thursday, April 26

 

Noon – 4 p.m.

Pre-Registration

1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Afternoon Discussion: Synergy/Lancaster Craig

7:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Pre-Conference Extravaganza Featuring:

  • Gerald Alston of the Manhattans
  • Les Long, Comedian
  • Councilman James Roberson of Knightdale, DJ Casper

(Refreshments provided, Cash Bar)

Friday, April 27

 

7:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Regular Registration

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Opening Session (President Fred Yates, Presiding; Sen. Dan Blue, Opening Charge) Continental Services Provided

9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

BREAK

9:45 - Noon

Morning Breakout Sessions: Coordinator - Dr. Forrest Toms Associate Professor in the Leadership Studies Doctoral Program at NCA&T State

 

EDUCATION – Achieving Success: No Questions Asked, Dr. Forest Toms. Moderator
POLITICAL EFFECTIVENESS: The Municipality’s Role in Job Creation, Mayor Darryl Moss, Moderator
HEALTHCARE: Gaining Access to Decent Health Care, Debra Tyler Horton, Moderator

Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Luncheon Program: Richard Hooker, ANCBEO Vice President, Presiding
Film: African American Impact on the NC Economy: Tommy Thompson, Producer
Luncheon Speaker:How Far Must We Travel Before Recovery? Amika Kahn, Economist for Wells Fargo

1:45 – 4 p.m.

Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Repeated from Morning Sessions)
EDUCATION – Achieving Success: No Questions Asked, Dr. Forest Toms. Moderator
POLITICAL EFFECTIVENESS: The Municipality’s Role in Job Creation, Mayor Darryl Moss, Moderator
HEALTHCARE: Gaining Access to Decent Health Care, Debra Tyler Horton, Moderator

4 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

BREAK

6:00 – 6:45 p.m.

Ralph Campbell Leadership Reception Hosted by NC Legislative Black Caucus Foundation.
Facilitators:  Alma Adams and Floyd McKissick

7:00 – 9:30 p.m.

Friday Night Banquet Speaker: Michael Strautmanis,
Commissioner Valerie Foushee, NC Organization of Black County Officials, Presiding

(Special Awards Walter Rogers, NC Black Leadership Caucus, Presenting)

  • Most Outstanding Elected Official,
  • Organization of the Year,
  • Young Leader of the Year (Under 40)

Saturday, April 28

 

8:00AM – 9:00AM

Inspiration Breakfast, Treasurer Viola Harris, Presiding
Speaker: Rev. Lenwood Long, President, The Support Center

9:00 AM– 10:00AM

Business Meeting, President Fred Yates, Presiding

10:15AM– 11:30AM.

Concert: The Salvation and Deliverance Choir of Edgecombe County
(World's Best Gospel Choir Winner)