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Schedule

Opening Centennial Plenary Session I - The State of Black America

Wednesday, July 28
8:00 am - 10:30 am


Hall E

The National Urban League's State of Black America report reveals that the recession’s impact on minority communities is greater than on the rest of the nation. Join our distinguished panel as we examine the broader social, civic and economic consequences, as well as solutions to resolve this crisis. 

Indicates Invited

Moderators


George E. Curry

Journalist and Media Coach

Remarks


Michael Steele Chairman Republican National Committee

Chariman
Republican National Committee


Benjamin T. Jealous

President and Chief Executive Officer
NAACP

Governor Tim Kaine

Chairman
Democratic National Committee


Mayor Adrian Fenty

Mayor
District of Columbia


Mayor Michael Nutter

Mayor
Philadelphia

Featured Speakers


Vernon E. Jordan, Jr.

Former National Urban League President
Senior Managing Director Lazard LLC and Senior Counsel Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld

Panelists


Ambassador Andrew Young

Co-Chairman
Goodworks International


Reverend Jesse L. Jackson

President and Founder
The RainbowPush Coalition


John W. Mack

President
Los Angeles Board Police Commissioners


T. Williard Fair

President and CEO
Miami Urban League

The Honorable Maxine Waters

Congresswoman
U.S. Representative


Congresswoman Maxine Waters

Congresswoman
Democratic Party-California